HOPE ACADEMY POWERED BY HOSANNA HOUSE

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Based on the investigation, staff statements and footage reviewed staff #1 was observed lifting from under the arms child # 1 from the ground. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: The staff member was terminated Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No ridicule or threaten harm (3270.113(c))

Based on, staff statements and footage reviewed staff #1 was observed lifting from under the arms child # 1 from the ground while yelling and making the statement " I'm not nice like the other teacher's, I'm not going to let you do whatever you want". Requirement: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Correction: Staff member was terminated Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No harsh language (3270.113(d))

Based on staff statements staff #1 was yelling at child #1 so hard that child # 1 wet himself. Staff # 1 told child #1." I'm not nice like the other teacher's, I'm not going to let you do whatever you want" Requirement: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: Staff member was terminated 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))

The file for facility person #1 lacked a PA State Police clearance, an FBI clearance and an NSOR clearance. Facility person #1 has direct contact and routine interaction with children in care. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Clearances were collected on all facility and security staff having direct contact or routine interactions with students to be kept on file at Hosanna House. 1/3/2026 Began getting all facility and security staff to complete clearances. Facility person was removed from childcare position. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement. 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: The facility will update the Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma policy to include the Child Maltreatment Statement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

Staff person #-3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/16/23. Current Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 11/11/25. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Administration will review files and data sheets monthly to ensure that all staff Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings are completed on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii))

The file for staff # 3 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/11/25 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 8/16/23. The file for staff # 6 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/2/25 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 7/27/20. Staff # 13 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/16/20. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #13 will have until 11/28/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #13, staff person #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: All files were examined to ensure that all staff completed mandated reporter training. Staff members who need to complete will not be left alone with students until the mandated training is completed 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 # 4 contains a current State Police clearance dated 3/18/25.That was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 2/19/20. The file for staff # 10 lacked FBI clearance and the application. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 10 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #10 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: All files were examined to ensure that all staff had state police, child abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearances. Staff that did not, were removed from the schedule and must obtain missing clearance to return to work. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

There was a power strip with 4 uncovered outlets in room 320 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: Protective receptable covers were placed on the outlets in room 302. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

There was a hand sanitizer on top of a table by the entry door label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a hand sanitizer in room 319 label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a bag of wipes on top of the cubbies in room 308 label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a shea butter curling cream, Hyland's Kids cough & mucus, Vitamin A&D ointment, round lip moisturizer, an Epinephrine and an Albuterol in the cubbies in room 314 label " Keep out of reach of children" 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: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials found in were removed and locked away or made inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted (3270.66(a)/3270.66(d))

There were 4 trees of Euonymus alatus plants also known as burning bush consider toxic at the playground 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. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: The four trees of Euonymus alatus plants in the playground were removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toxic use- no contamination (3270.66(c))

There were 2 cleaners' bottles on top of the counter in the kitchen food preparation area in the school age kitchen. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Correction: The cleaning materials were removed from the food preparation area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

There was an unlidded garbage can that contains used plates, oranges, milk cartons, contaminated by human secretions on the hallway. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: The trash can lid was put on the garbage can containing contaminated items. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

In child care spaces (3270.75(a))

Room 319 lacked a first aid kit. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: First Aid Kit was placed in the room's bag in the child care space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

The first aid kit in room 102 was on top of a table accessible to children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The first aid kit was placed in a higher area above the cupboard, keeping it from being inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first aid kit in room 320 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: Scissors were added to the first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

There was a damage ceiling tyle and broken floor tyle that creates a tripping hazard in the girl's bathroom in the school age area. There was an uncovers heater box in room 101. 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: A maintenance order was placed to have the damaged ceiling tile replaced, broken floor tile repaired or replaced, and repairing the heater box in the room 101 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

The door in room 101 had peeling paint. There was peeling paint on the green countertop on the girl's bathroom sink in the school age area. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The door and the counter in the school age area were repainted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

There were a broken bookshelf and broken clear bin in room 101. There was a broken garbage can in the girl's bathroom in the school age area. There was a cracked lid in the OT toddler room. There was a cracked blue lid in room 321. The was a damage green bench wall with exposed splinters in room 104. 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: The broken bookshelf, broken clear bin, and garbage can were all removed and discarded. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

The refrigerator thermometer in room 321 was not operable. 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: The refrigerator thermometer was replace with functional thermometer. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for child #2 lacked work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The facility retrieved the work address of the enrolling parent and it was added to the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

The files for child # 1 and 4 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: The child's information on the emergency contact information was completed in it's entirety. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for child # 3 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. 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 health insurance policy number was retrieved and added to the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3))

The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 7/31/24. The file for child # 8 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 5/14/24. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings)..Child # 2 and 8 must be dismissed from care by close of business 11/13/25 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. Correction: The parent of the children who lacked up health reports were contacted and notified and were not permitted to return until health assessment and immunization records were provided. 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 file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated11/7/25 It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 10/13/23. The file for staff # 2 contained a current health assessment dated 6/7/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/17/22. . The file for staff # 4 lacked an updated health report. The previous heath report was dated 10/11/23. The file for staff # 11 contained a current health assessment dated 11/12/25. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 6/29/23. The file for staff # 12 contained a current health assessment dated 6/8/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/18/22. 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 files/data sheets were checked to ensure that all health assessments were present and up to date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).