KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 1402

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

At the time of inspection on 5/12/26, file of staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results 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: Staff person 1 was sent to her health clinic to gather health assessment completed. Was conducted on 5/14/26. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

At the time of renewal inspection, handwashing signs were not posted at the sinks in Room 5 (Twos) and Pre-K room as well as in the bathroom located in the Pre-K room. 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: Handwashing signs outlining proper handwashing requirements were posted at all required locations including the sinks in Room 5 (Twos), the Pre-K classroom, and the bathroom located in the Pre-K room. Center leadership verified that signs are clearly visible and properly placed at each sink and toileting area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

At the time of renewal inspection, the door to the laundry area with toxic materials was unlocked and accessible to children in Room 5 (Twos). 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 laundry room door was locked to prevent child access. All cleaning supplies and toxic materials stored in the laundry area were verified to be secured and inaccessible to children. Center leadership reviewed room supervision and access procedures with staff assigned to Room 5 (Twos) to ensure doors to non-classroom areas remain locked at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

At the time of renewal inspection, vents in Pre-K room were dirty and in need of cleaning. 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: All vents in the center were thoroughly cleaned and cleared of visible dust and debris. Cleaning was completed by facilities using appropriate cleaning supplies to ensure vents are free from buildup and visible hazards. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

At the time of renewal inspection, sink located in the bathroom next to the Pre-K room was dirty and in need of cleaning. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: The sink in the bathroom next to the Pre-K classroom was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

At the time of renewal inspection, toys, cars in Room 5 (Twos) were dirty and in need of cleaning, staffed toys, cars in Preschool/Pre-K room were dirty and in need of cleaning. 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: All toys and play equipment in Room 5 (Twos) and the Preschool/Pre-K classroom were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Any toys that could not be adequately cleaned were removed from the classrooms. Center leadership inspected the toys after cleaning to ensure they were clean in good repair, and free from visible dirt, hazards, or damage. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original label (3270.133(5))

At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit in Preschool room included Eyewash that expired on 8/2024. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction: The expired eyewash was removed from the first aid kit and properly disposed of. Center leadership verified that all items in the first aid kit are current and stored according to the manufacturer's instructions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #2 did not have current health assessment. 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. Correction: Staff person #2 was required to obtain a current health assessment. Once completed, the updated health assessment was placed in the staff member's personnel file. Distict Leader verified that the assessment is current and meets the requirement for staff providing direct care to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transportation First Aid Kit (3270.178)

At the time of renewal inspection, transportation first aid kit did not include tweezers and soap. Requirement: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. Correction: Tweezers and soap were added to the transportation first aid kit to ensure it contains all required items. Center leadership verified that the transportation first aid kit is complete and available in the vehicle whenever children are being transported. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance (20.71(a)(7))

At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, health assessments of staff persons #1 and #2 were submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician offices, it was confirmed that the health assessments for these staff members had not been completed by those offices. Based on this verification, two submitted health assessments have been determined to be fraudulent. Requirement: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. Correction: The provider's District leader conducted an internal review of the health assessment documentation for staff persons #1 and #2. Staff Member #1 was found to already have another valid and current health assessment on file that met licensing requirements. Staff Member #2 staff member was immediately removed from ratio until a legitimate, completed health assessment was obtained directly from a licensed medical provider. Which was completed on 12/22 and verified by District Leader who spoke to the health care provider. Center leadership has been re-trained on licensing documentation requirements, with emphasis on accuracy, authenticity, and regulatory compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written record (3270.94(a)(9))

At the time of renewal inspection, fire drill log did not include the hypothetical locations of the fire, start time of the drill and the names of the facility persons who participate in the fire drill. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Correction: The fire drill log was updated to include all required documentation elements, including the specific time of day the drill was conducted, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons who participated, and the number of children involved. Center leadership reviewed the updated log to ensure completeness and accuracy and confirmed that the fire drill records are maintained on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

At the time of inspection on 12/2/25, the flooring throughout the facility had crumbs, paper pieces, toy parts, and what appeared to be dirt/dust. 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: Make a cleaning checklist for the main areas of the building, and also collect room cleaning checklists from the staff members daily. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of inspection on 5/13/25, file of staff person #1 did not include current PA state police, PA child abuse, DHS required FBI clearances and NSOR certificate. PA state police on file was from 11/22/19, PA child abuse on file was from 11/27/19, DHS required FBI was from 11/25/19, NSOR was from 11/21/19. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Have staff member immediately get all things updated and remove her from direct care of children until clear. Inspection: 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))

At the time of inspection on 5/13/25, file of staff person #1 staff health assessment from 4/24/23 that is no longer valid. 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: Staff immediately went to get a physical from the doctor. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of renewal inspection observed Staff person #3 caring for children unsupervised in Infant room. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric firs aid/CPR. At the time of renewal inspection emergency plan did not include statement regarding volunteers. 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. Correction: All staff are attending CPR class on 1/28/25 to ensure we are all on the same schedule for recertification in the future. Placed a plan for volunteers in emergency plan Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.123(a)/3270.181(c))

At the time of renewal inspection, agreement of child #1 was not reviewed and signed by the operator and the parent. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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: had the mother review all paperwork and sign the appropriate papers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10))

At the time of renewal inspection observed that staff person #3 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an assistant group supervisor 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: All staff to be trained in a CPR class registered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include an acceptable verification of education required for the position of an aide. Non-compliance continues since 7/3/24. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff person #2 diploma was sent out to be evaluated, we had to get original from her country to send to the agency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii))

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #3 did not include an acceptable verification of experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Requirement: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff will provide verification of experience. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

At the time of renewal inspection observed that a first aid kit in Infant A room didn't contain soap, tweezers, medical tape and gloves, first aid kit in Discovery Preschool did not contain tweezers, first aid kit in Preschool area did not include tweezers and 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: All staff given a checklist to go over and mark items what's missing. Ordered all missing items. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at each sink in the bathroom located in the Pre-K room. 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: Post handwashing posters at each designated areas. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that the cars and dolls in Preschool were dirty and need of cleaning. 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: During staff meeting all toys and fabrics cleaned and sanitized. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of renewal inspection, blue child armchair in Preschool area was ripped and foam exposure was observed. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Weekly quality checks on all toys and furniture to ensure they are safe and quality, threw away all sofas. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

At the time of renewal inspection, an operating thermometer were not observed in refrigerators located in pre-K area, preschool area, and discovery preschool area. 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: Buy all new thermometers for all fridges. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No styrofoam (3270.108(c))

At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider was using Styrofoam plates to serve food. Requirement: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. Correction: Threw away all Styrofoam in the center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).