CRISPUS ATTUCKS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

40 square feet wall-to-wall (3270.61(c))

Child 1 ran out of the explorer's classroom and was found in the staff lounge approximately one to two minutes later. The staff lounge is not child care space. Requirement: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. Correction: Indoor child care space will be maintained with the allowable number of children in a space determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child 1 ran out of the explorer's classroom and was found in the staff lounge approximately one to two minutes later. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

It was verified through staff interviews that staff member 1 was terminated from employment when it was observed that the staff member physically and aggressively poked a child in their forehead with their pointer finger, pushing the child backwards three to four times while yelling "you don't hit me" following the child's attempt to hit the staff member. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff person was immediately terminated from her position at the Center. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

It was observed that the young toddler/older toddler classroom was caring for 8 children. Staff member 1 named 4 of the children in their primary care group and staff member 2, could not name the other four children that they were responsible for in their primary care group. Requirement: 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 his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. A staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 had an NSOR certificate dated 4.6.2020 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 4.29.2025. The staff person worked during this time period. Staff person #3 had an NSOR certificate dated 2.7.2020 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 7.21.2025. The staff person worked during this time period. Staff person #4 had an NSOR certificate dated 4.9.2020 and has not received an updated NSOR certificate. 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. Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #1, #3, and #4 have NSOR certificates in their files. Staff member #4 NSOR is dated 09/30/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 1.31.2020 and received the updated mandated reporter training on 9.22.2025. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff member #3 completed the Mandated Reporter training and certificate is filed. CAELC will continue to monitor dates through the spreadsheet created to maintain compliance Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

During the time of inspection, at 7:44am room 117 had 21 children present with 2 teachers. The youngest child in the classroom was 4 years old. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: At the time of inspection, school age children were removed to travel on the van to school. Staff schedules were changed to an earlier start time to accommodate the number of children that arrive at the Center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

40 square feet wall-to-wall (3270.61(c))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 23 children in room 117 from 7:30am until 7:35am. Staff then removed 3 school age children. The capacity of room 117 is 21 children. Requirement: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. Correction: School age will be removed earlier to make sure that the # of children do not go over the 21 children allowed in the room per capacity. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

During the time of inspection, the outlets in the main hallway under the television did not have protective receptacle covers. Classroom 203 upstairs did not have protective receptacle covers on the outlet by the fishtank and microwave. - corrected on site. Classroom 116 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip behind the television. Classroom 117 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip behind the computer. Classroom 118 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip behind the television. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Outlet covers were provided and placed in outlets that required them, at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During the time of inspection, classroom 111 had Clorox by the sink and step ladder and Clorox was in an unlocked low cabinet. - corrected on site. Upstairs in the main hallway, there were Lysol wipes on a table accessible to children. - Corrected on site. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Clorox and Lysol were removed at time of inspection and placed in areas not accessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toxic plants not permitted (3270.66(d))

During the time of inspection, the precious moments 2 classroom had a pothos plant on the windowsill accessible to children which is toxic to humans. - Corrected on site Requirement: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: Plant was removed at time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During the time of inspection, precious moments classroom 1 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. Classroom 112 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. In classroom 203, the bench near the back wall had wood that was rotting and warped. The upstairs indoor gross motor area had ceiling tiles with visible water damage, and the carpet was separating from the bench seat. The infant outdoor gross motor area had ripped protective covering over a metal edging. The air vent in the upstairs hallway was visibly damaged. 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: CEO and Maintenance of Crispus Attucks Organization was informed of the ceiling tiles with visible water damage. Maintenance of CA Organization put a plan into place to assess water damage and replace tiles. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During the time of inspection, classroom 115 had peeling paint on the wall under classroom jobs. Classroom 112 had peeling paint on the wall near the bathroom next to the shelf. The upstairs indoor gross motor space had damaged plaster on the wall in multiple spots. Classroom 202 upstairs had peeling paint in the art/writing center and below classroom news. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: CEO of Crispus Attucks York was informed of the chipping paint in these classrooms, as well as the damaged plaster on the wall. Maintenance of the organization was informed and a plan has been put into place and has begun to fix the damaged plaster as well as repaint the walls in the areas where the paint is chipping. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

The men's and women's bathroom toilets upstairs that the children use had signs of not being cleaned daily. The toilet bowl included a visible ring of residue. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: CEO of Crispus Attucks Organization was informed of the appearance of the inside of the toilets. Nightly cleaning crew of the organization was informed and a plan has been put into place to make sure the black ring in the toilets are cleaned on a daily basis. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

During the time of inspection, precious moments 2 classrooms cribs were not correctly labeled with children's names. - corrected on site 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: Correct labels were placed on the cribs at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

During the time of inspection, the refrigerator in classroom 117 did not have a thermometer. - corrected on site. The refrigerator in classroom 118 did not have a thermometer. The refrigerator in classroom 202 did not have a thermometer. - Corrected on site Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: CAELC placed thermometers in those refrigerator's at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

Child #5 agreement does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: CAELC Assistant director contacted and obtained a signed parent payment agreement that included the amount of fee to be charged from the family currently missing one. CAELC leadership will review all current student files to ensure there is the amount of fee to be charged. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(2))

Child #5 agreement does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: CAELC Assistant Director contacted and obtained a signed parent payment agreement that included the date fees needed to be paid from the family currently missing one. CAELC leadership will review all current student files to ensure there is the amount of fee to be charged. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

Child #1 and child #2 do not have approved documentation of a child service report on file. Children #5 and #6 do not have the services that are provided on their fee agreements. 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: CAELC teachers will give leadership approved documentation of a child service report to place in child #1 and child #2 files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.123(b)/3270.182(8))

Child #5 and child #6 parents did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements are on file at the facility. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Parent of child #5 and #6 were given the original agreements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #4 emergency contact information does not include the name, address and 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: Parent was given a new emergency contact to complete. Staff reviewed document with the parent and made sure all areas were filled out correctly. Physician's name, address and telephone number were filled out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

During the time of inspection, there were no emergency contacts present for the school age children in classroom 117. The emergency contact forms in room 111 were not updated at the 6-month update. The emergency contacts in the backpack in room 203 were not updated at the 6-month update. The emergency contacts in the backpack in room 202 were not updated at the 6-month update. - Corrected on site. 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: All emergency contacts were placed in the required spots at the time of inspection. 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))

Child # 3 and child #5 did not have documentation of their emergency contacts updated in the past 6 months. 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: Parent was given a new emergency contact to complete. Staff reviewed document with the parent and made sure all areas were filled out correctly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

Child #5 file does not include an updated health assessment. The previous health assessment on file is dated 9.24.24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Parent of child #5 was given a blank health assessment form to be filled out by their physician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Immunization record (3270.131(d)(5))

Child #5 file does not include updated immunizations on file. The previous immunizations on file were from a 2-month appointment. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Parent of child #5 was met with by CAELC Assistant Director and asked for the required documents to include updated immunizations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).