Kids in the Village Early Learning Center

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

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/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. 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 (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) 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: Staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) 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. Staff Person#3 Enrolled and completed Approved Class on 12 18 2025. 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))

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 staff person #4 had an expired health assessment while working with children during June and July of 2025. 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 member #4 no longer works at KITV. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 staff person #2 and #5 did not have an NSOR Clearance on file at the faclity. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 2 and #5 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. Staff Person #2 and #5may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff members #2 and #5 submitted NSOR for 3rd time and received completed clearance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv))

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the high school diploma for staff person #1 was obtained outside of the United States and has not been evaluated for US equivalency. Staff person #3 functions as an AGS and does not have verification of 2years of experience working with children on file at the facility. 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: Staff member #1 has submitted high school diploma for US equivalency. Proof of experience for staff person #3 is attached. Staff member #1 will not be counted in the staff child ratio and will be used as a volunteer until US equivalency is placed in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the heater guard in the boy's bathroom in the barn had areas of rust and damage and the stall divider had a hinge that was detached from the wall. 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: Baseboard heater guard was replaced. Stall divider was reattached properly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the blue tunnel/slide on the preschool climber (outside) had areas were the plastic cracked and is separating at the top base area. 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: New tunnel was ordered. Delivery and installation for the tunnel will be in four to six weeks. The place that is closed until installation of new tunnel. A fence was placed around the play equipment. Children do not have access to this device. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container/Written instructions (3270.133(1)/3270.133(2))

During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25 the medication for child #1 did not have the original container or have a prescription label. Requirement: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. Correction: Original prescription box with label was returned to the school. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/2/25 staff persons #1 #2 and #3 did not have verification of receiving fire safety training for the past year. 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 members obtained fire safety training immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Heat Source (3270.71)

During the renewal inspection on 1/7/24 a heater guard was missing on a section of the hot water pipe/base board heating system in an area accessible to the children in the lower-level main classroom of the barn. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: Cover was installed to cover exposed pipe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Above ground window opening restricted to 6" (3270.72(d))

During the renewal inspection on 1/7/25 the widows in the boy's and the girl's bathrooms located on the second level of the barn opened beyond 6 inches. (The window stoppers were not engaged) Requirement: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction: The child safety latch was engaged on the windows. Signs were installed by windows that state "Child safety latch must be engaged at all times". Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

During the renewal inspection on 1/7/24 a disassembled large basketball net and base, and a disassembled air hockey tabletop were observed by the gym area in the barn. 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: Disassembled items were removed from the upper barn. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space (3270.63)

On 10/7/2024 staff person #1 had a group of 9 preschool children outside the classroom in unmeasured outdoor play space. This space is not fenced and is directly next to the parking lot and driveway. Requirement: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Correction: Space was immediately closed to all children. Fencing was ordered and installed. I will have space measured by DHS for use in the future. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

An inspection on 10/11/24 revealed through staff interviews and individual statements that on 10/7/24 staff person #1 was outside the classroom with 9 preschool children on a sidewalk area behind the classroom. Child #1 left the group. Staff person #1 began calling for the child. Individual #2 ran up the driveway towards Germantown pike searching for the child. Individual #2 saw a black SUV honk and slow down. Individual #2 continued to look for Child #1 until individual #2 heard the car honk again and saw the SUV pull into the daycare's parking lot. Individual #2 ran towards the car and saw the community member taking Child #1 out of the car and returning him to the daycare. Individual #2 picked Child #1 up from the car and walked him back to the school. 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. Correction: Supervision reminders were sent to all staff immediately following the incident. Coverage for breaks will be provided for all support staff from outside companies effective immediately. Staff meeting was held on 11/26/24 to reinforce supervision. A training on supervision will be scheduled. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).