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

The file for Staff Person #1contained fire safety training dated 9/25/25 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 4/18/24. 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 Correction: When Staff Person #1 became aware that the Safety Training was out of date, staff #1 immediately took the said training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container (3270.66(b))

In Room 122, Goo Gone spray and Sanitizer marked "Keep out of reach of children" were stored next to cups and plastic utensils used by the children for meals and snacks. 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: When the bottle of Goo Gone was located during inspection, the director removed the spray from the classroom, immediately. The bottle was moved to a locked cabinet, outside of administrative offices. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Peeling paint was observed in the following areas in Room 122: the door frame of the closet closest to the entry door; wall by the closet closest to the windows; wall under the windows; and the wall opposite the sink in the classroom restroom. Peeling paint was observed in the following areas in Room 116: the door frame closest to the entry and the wall behind the TV. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The Director brought the issue to the attention of the Director of Building Services the Monday after the inspection 11/10/25. Maintenance corrected all the issues of chipped and peeling paint in the following areas. Room 122: the door frame of the closet closest to the entry door; wall by the closet, closest to the windows; wall under the windows; and the wall opposite the sink in the classroom restroom. Room 116: the door frame closest to the entry and the wall behind the TV. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

In Room 116, the far stall in the classroom restroom lacked a hand washing sign. 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: On the date of the inspection the Director immediately corrected the violation by placing a handwashing sign in the far stall in classroom 116. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1))

The file for Child #1, contained a health report dated 8/15/25 which was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 1/12/24 when the child was an infant. The file for Child #2, contained a health report dated 10/22/25 which was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 2/12/24 when the child was an infant. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: During a review of child file the administrative team(Director, Program Manage & Administrative Assistant) found that health reports for child #1 and child #2 were due to be outdate. The administrative team informed the parents of child #1 and child #2 of this. The parents worked on getting scheduled doctor appointments to get updated health reports for their child that fit into their schedule as well as fir into the next available open appointment in their doctor's office. 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))

The files for Staff #2 and Staff #3 contained health assessments and TB screening results obtained more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 5/10/24 and TB results dated 3/22/24 which was more than 12 months prior working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment dated 1/29/24 and TB results dated 1/19/24 which were obtained more than 12 months prior to working in a child care position (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. 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: When the director was informed about the health assessments for staff #2 and staff #3 she informed both staff that they would need to get a health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each staff person meets quals (3270.33(a))

The file for Staff #1, identified as a GS, lacked documentation of educational qualifications for the position in which they are performing. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. Correction: On the date of the inspection the Director reached out to HR and received a copy of staff #1 college transcript that was inside of staff #1 HR file. Inspection: Allocated 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))

The health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 5/22/24 which was obtained more than 12 months prior to initial date of hire (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. 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: The Director provided staff #1 with a blank child care health assessment form for staff #1 to get completed by a physician before the end of the month. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(5))

The health assessment on file for Staff #2 lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: The Director provided staff #2 with a blank child care health assessment form for staff #2 to get completed by physician before the end of the month. However, staff #2 will no longer work at the site until this form can be returned completed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

The file for Staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily 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: On the date of the inspection the Director reached out to HR and received a copy of staff #1 two letters of reference that was inside of staff #1 HR file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked the following: lockdown information; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; method on how to communicate with parents at the beginning and end of an emergency situation, including how to reunite with their children. 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: The Director has reviewed and updated the Parent Letter under the Emergencies section of the parent handbook, to make sure that the letter explains to parent the lockdown information; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; method on how to communicate with parents at the beginning and end of an emergency situation, including how to reunite with their children. A copy of the updated letter will be provided to the licensing representative. All updates will be highlighted in yellow. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for Staff Person #2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 10/28/24 obtained after their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Director reviewed staff files prior to inspection visit and saw that HR accepted PDE fingerprints for staff person #2. Once the Director saw this, she immediately had staff person #2 get the acceptable DHS fingerprints. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

There was a multiplug with 3 uncovered electrical outlets in Room 122, the older toddler room; there were 7 uncovered outlets in Room 225, the middle preschool room; and there were 2 uncovered electrical outlets in the gym 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: On the day of inspection the Director covered all electrical outlets in the multiplug with 3 uncovered electrical outlets in Room 122, the older toddler room; there were 7 uncovered outlets in Room 225, the middle preschool room; and there were 2 uncovered electrical outlets in the gym. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

In child care spaces (3270.75(a))

Room 225, the middle preschool room, lacked a first aid kit. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: After speaking with the Program Manager the Director was informed that the emergency bag with first aid kit was located inside of the closet of room 225. At the time of inspection room 225 was not being used as a classroom since the Director was under the impression that room 225 was removed from the certificate of compliance from the previous year. The director then removed the emergency bag from the closet and placed it on the doorknob of the closet, which is up out of the reach of children so that all entering the room would see the emergency bag which houses the first aid kit, for when the classroom could be used again. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

In Room 116, the younger toddler room, the first aid kit lacked scissors. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: On the day of inspection the director immediately placed a pair of child scissors in the first aid kit in room 116, the young toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In Room 120, the infant room, the bottom of the wooden cabinet under the sink was covered in large round water stains. The stains were black and there was a musty odor under the sink. In the second floor restroom, there was a plastic bin, approximately 2 ft long, 1 ft wide and 1 ft deep, under the sink with approximately 1 inch of standing water. Black spots that appeared to be mold were floating in the water. The bin and water were accessible to children using the second floor restroom. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The Director brought the issues to the attention of the Director of Building Services, and he checked to make sure that there was not a current leak in the second-floor child restroom and removed the plastic bin from under the sink on 11/8/24. The director of Building services will have maintenance come and replace the bottom of the wooden cabinet under the sink in the infant room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the toilet in the first stall of the second floor restroom; and in Room 225, the middle preschool room, on the wall next to the dramatic play area, the wall above the light table, and the wall near the door. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The Director brought the issue to the attention of the Director of Building Services the day after the inspection. Mainantance corrected all the issues with the pealing paint on the wall behind the toilet in the first stall of the second-floor restroom; and in Room 225, the middle preschool room, on the wall next to the dramatic play area, the wall above the light table, and the wall near the door. Photos will be sent to our licensing representative. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

The larger stall in the bathroom on the second floor lacked a hand washing sign above the toilet. 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: The Director immediately went and replaced the missing hand washing sign in the larger stall in the bathroom on the second floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

In Room 116, the younger toddler room, foam blocks were observed with teeth and bite marks on them. Pieces of foam were missing from the areas where they had been bitten. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The director immediately removed the foam blocks from Room 116, the younger toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

The file for Child #2 lacked a current Child Service Report, the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The most recent Child Service Report for Child #2 contained in the file was dated 1/31/24, greater than 6 months ago. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: The director has spoken to the classroom teacher to inform her that a child service report must be completed on all children every 6 months. The director has provided the classroom teacher with a blank copy of the child service report for her to complete for child #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

The agreement form for Child #4 lacked arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: The director spoke with the parent and had the parent make the corrections on the agreement form by adding arrival and departure times for child #4. A copy of the agreement form was made and placed in the child #4 files and the original was given to the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The director spoke with the parent and had the parent make the corrections on the agreement form by adding persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released for child #1. A copy of the agreement form was made and placed in the child #1 files and the original was given to the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original (3270.123(b))

The files for Child #1 and Child #5 contained the original agreement forms. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: On the following day after the inspection visit the director made copies of child #1 and child #5 files and gave the original copy of the agreement forms to the parents during the drop-off or pick-up times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the parent's work address. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The director spoke with the parent and had the parent make the corrections on the agreement form by adding her work address. A copy of the emergency contact form was made and placed in the child #4 files and the original was given to the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

The emergency contact form and fee agreement on file for Child #2 were not reviewed or updated at least every 6 months. The current review/update was dated 9/11/24 more than 6 months after the previous review dated 11/2/23. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. Correction: The director will speak with the parent to have the parent sign the emergency contact form and fee agreement forms. The director will then have the parent sign another form within 5 months to get the review process back on to the original review of every 6 month review and update cycle. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).