SHAWNAS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

Staff person #1 participated in fire safety training on 9/22/2025, which was more than 12 months following the date of their previous training on 8/18/2024. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: I had the staff due the fire safety. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Above ground window opening restricted to 6" (3270.72(d))

In the PS 1 room, a window above the ground floor that opens directly to the outdoors and accessible to children was not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Requirement: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction: I will put out the points so that the window will not open for more than the 6 inches 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))

The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days between 10/3 and 11/3/2025. 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. Correction: I have done a test of the fire detection system. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include the 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: I had the parent fill out the rest of the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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 emergency contact includes health insurance for the children who have it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent; the emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: I had the parent fill in the missing information on the emergency contact form Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the 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: I have had the parent fill out the physicians phone number Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

There were cracks observed on a large plastic storage container in the outdoor play space, which poses a potential pinch point for children in care. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: I have taped the bin outside in the play area where there was a crack. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

In the PS 1 room, a handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet in the bathroom. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: I will post a handwashing sign at the toileting area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))

The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: I had the parents fill in written consent for emergency medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #2 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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: I had the parents fill in the health insurance coverage and policy number for their child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the 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: I have had the parents fill in the emergency contact information including the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

The record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: 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: I had the parent sign the parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

An emergency drill was not conducted annually between 9/5/2023 to 10/17/2024. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: We conducted anunally emergency drill on 10/17/24. 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))

The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 3/6 to 4/8/2024; and 6/28 to 8/2/2024. 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: We have tested the fire detection system on 8/2/2024 and within every 30 days after that. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: I had the parent fill in the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

It appeared that the toilet in the bathroom in the older toddler room had not been cleaned daily, as there was a black ring observed in the toilet bowl. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: I have cleaned the toilet area in the bathroom in the older toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Trash that appeared to have been contaminated by human secretions was contained in a plastic-lined receptacle that was not closed in the kitchen area. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: I have replaced the trash can in the kitchen area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

Toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in the following areas that were accessible to children in care: an air freshener was plugged in by the sink in the bathroom in the older toddler room; a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf in the PS1 room; and wet wipes and boogie wipes in an unlocked drawer in the PS2 room. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: I have removed the air freshener from the bathroom in the older toddler room, the hand sanitizer and the wet wipes and boogie wipes from the drawer. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The record for staff #1 included a current child abuse clearance dated 8/15/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 8/9/2019. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Correction: The Child abuse clearance was updated on 8/15/2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

The parent letter did not include the facility's plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: 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: I have included the plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the parent letter for the emergency plan Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

Large empty plastic storage bags were observed in a cubicle in the bathroom, accessible to children using the bathroom, which posed a potential suffocation hazard to children in care. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: I removed the bags and stored them where children could not reach them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).