MECHANICSBURG LEARNING CENTER DELBROOK

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

Fire Detection Device Testing Log recorded testing dates of 5/4/25 and 6/4/25. Cert Rep determined that 31 Calendar days passed between these two testing dates. 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: The Director immediately revised the fire detection device testing schedule to ensure testing every 30 days or less. The Director reviewed the testing schedule and immediately corrected the process to ensure compliance with the requirement of no more than 30 days between tests. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))

Staff Person #1 did not report an accident involving Child #1, which occurred at the facility, and the child's parents did not receive a report on the day of the incident. Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: Staff Person #1 has been counseled on the importance of immediate accident reporting and documentation. Parents of Child #1 were contacted, informed of the oversight, and provided with a written report of the incident. Inspection: Incident Investigation. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

In room 302 (3s), bingo dabbers labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. In room 301 (Pre-K), shaving cream and rubbing alcohol labeled keep out of reach of children was stored on the top shelf of a cabinet 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: Bingo dabbers were removed from the center after being placed in a locked cabinet. Shaving cream and rubbing alcohol were placed on the top of a cabinet out of reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

In the outdoor toddler play space, 2-3 inches of standing water were observed in a toy/sand box. In the outdoor 2s play space, 2-3 inches of standing water were observed in a bucket of balls. In the Preschool outdoor play space, a sand box with tarp were observed to have standing water. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Water was immediately removed from the sand box, bucket of balls, and tarp covering sand box on preschool playground area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #4 did not complete fire safety training annually. The record for staff person #4 contained documentation of fire safety training on 10/9/2023 and an update on 1/2/2025. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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: Staff member was counceled on the DHS requirements to complete annual fire safety training by the Director. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The record for staff person #6 contained state police clearances dated 6/1/2018 and 10/3/2023, and FBI clearances dated 6/2/2018 and 6/21/2023. The state police and FBI clearances for staff #6 were not updated every 60 months. The record for staff person #7 contained NSOR verification dated 11/12/2019 and 11/18/2024. The NSOR clearance for staff #7 was not updated every 60 months. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff member 6 has resigned. Staff member 7 has been counciled be the director and reminded that all clearances must be updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In the twos classroom, there was a buildup of dirt under the diaper changing pad (corrected during inspection). In room 301 (Pre-K), step stools at the sink had a buildup of dirt (corrected during inspection). In the toddler outdoor play space, the lid of a toy box was cracked and created a hazard. 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: Staff members in classroom two immediately cleaned under the changing table mat. Step stools were cleaned and the outdoor toy box lid was fixed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

In the 2s outdoor play space, the bottom of a door to the facility had chipped paint that was accessible to children. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Peeled paint was sanded and removed. Door was repainted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

On the toddler outdoor play space, mulch (less than an inch in diameter) had washed in from an adjoining plays space and was accessible to children. 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: Mulch was removed from toddler side of the playground on 4-12-2025. 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))

The record for staff person #2 contained documentation of health assessments dated 8/8/2022 and 9/2/2024. The health assessments for staff #2 were not update every 24 months. 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 members expiration dates have been entered into a program that monitors due dates and provides 6 month and 3 month reminders to all staff for physical and clearance due dates. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Food Servings (3270.164)

In room 302 (3s), children requested additional quesadillas, reasonable amounts of additional food were not available for the children. Requirement: Food servings shall be portioned suitably for the size and age of the children in care. Additional food in reasonable amounts shall be made available to children upon the request of the parent or child. Correction: Administrator contacted food service provider to request additional amounts of food by the Director for items that children prefer. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

The record for staff person #4, #5, and #6 did not include documentation of 12 hours of training. The record for staff #4 contained 10 hours, staff #5 contained 8.5 hours, and staff #6 contained 8.5 hours. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff member 4 resigned 4-11-25. In the future staff members will turn in PA keys traing record on a quarterly basis for the director to review. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility (20.71(a)(5))

Facility person #1 has mistreated, or abused a client being cared for in the facility. Requirement: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. Facility person #1 cannot have access to children in the facility. The operator may not allow abuse to occur at the facility. Correction: Facility person #1 was placed on a safety plan on 8/14/2024. On 9/17/2024 Facility person #1 was suspended based on new information provided to administration by injured child's parents. Facility person #1 was terminated on 10/11/2024. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

The rest equipment in the Ones classroom was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specific child. 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: Beds were labeled on site, they were on the bottom of the bed, staff re-labeled to ensure both sides were labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant (3270.95(a))

Fire drill log did not have documentation of testing every 30 days. Dates listed on log were 11/16/23, 12/22/23, 1/26/24, 2/28/24, 3/28/24, 4/29/24, 5/31/24 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)). Correction: I was notified 2/1 since then they have been updated every 30 days documentation was on site at time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))

Staff #1 did not have documentation of a subsequent health assessment. Last health assessment was documented on 9/19/2022. Requirement: 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 employee is no longer employed as of the correction date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not have documentation of updated emergency contact information and the financial agreement once in a 6-month period. Requirement: 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: Inspect child files December, and May to ensure files are up to date. Child 1,2,3,4 have updated Emergency contact forms and tuition agreements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Chipped plaster and paint were observed on the wall by the changing table in the Older Toddler classroom. 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 walls have been plastered and painted in the chipped spots. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

A bottle of bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children in the infant classroom. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site. Bleach has been moved to kitchen. Staff know and understand the cabinet should be locked at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

Staff #2, #3, #4, #6. #7 did not have documentation of a written evaluation completed every 12 months. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Staff #7 was completed but not present in personal file. Staff #4 was completed but not on site. Staff #6 was complete but not site. All staff files are on site and will remain on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

The operator did not have documentation in writing of the emergency plan being reviewed and updated annually. Last date listed was 8/1/2023. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Attachment 14 and 12 are added to MLC Delbrook Emergency Plan and all staff have reviewed, signed, and updated a copy. Special needs list has been added as well. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Post the inspection summary (3270.25(b))

Inspection summaries SIN-00249757, and SIN-00249826 for an open complaint investigation were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Requirement: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. Correction: Summary is posted on front desk. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have documentation of an annual update to their emergency plan training. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Staff 1,2,3,4,5 have reviewed and updated documentation of training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).