LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE SCHOOL

Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 3/14/25 to 5/14/25. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Director will conduct fire drills every 60 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information on file for Child #7 did not include a parent's work address or work telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Director will make sure all information is on the child's emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

Push pins were observed on the "Who's Here Today?" picture chart, classroom center chart, months-of-the-year papers, general calendar, and days-of-the-week calendar in Classroom C. These push pins were accessible to children. Classroom B had a black office chair with torn fabric. Though it was identified as a teacher's chair, the chair was accessible to children in the classroom. Two toy baby strollers and two busy boxes in the Toddler Room were observed to be covered in dust. 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: Push pins were removed from the classroom, two strollers and two busy boxes were cleaned from the dust. Classroom B black office chair will be repaired from all rips in fabric. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

A flower book bag that was hanging from a hook in the Classroom C closet had a Touchland hand sanitizer attached to it. The hand sanitizer was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," but was accessible to preschoolers. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Parent was made aware of the regulation concerning hand sanitizer. All toxic materials will be locked in our classroom closet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #8 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/11/20. Staff #6 acknowledged that Staff #8 had routine interaction and direct contact with children prior to Staff #8 completing updated mandated reporter training. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff will be given ample time to complete trainings before they expire in the 60 month window. Staff #8 has current mandated reporter training on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff #3 had State Police Clearances on file dated 2/28/2020 and 3/11/2025 and Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 3/13/2020 and 3/19/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Staff #6 acknowledged that Staff #3 had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the lapses. The only NSOR Clearance on file for Staff #5 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 10/14/25. Staff #6 acknowledged that this clearance was not obtained until after Staff #5 began having routine interaction and direct contact with children. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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. Correction: New staff will apply and receive their NSOR clearance before their first day of working with children. All staff will be made aware with sufficient time to renew their clearances within the 60 month period. Staff #3 has a valid State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance on file. Staff #5 has a valid NSOR Clearance on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair (3270.76/3270.102(a))

Two rusted metal partition walls were observed in the Class B Preschool Room Restroom and the Class C Pre-K Room Restroom. One toilet in the Class C Pre-K Room Restroom, two toilets in the Toddler 2 Restroom, and one toilet in the School Age-Room Restroom were observed to have two rusted, exposed bolts. The jungle gym in the Pre-K and Above Outdoor Play Area had two rusted metal steps. Brown-stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following classrooms: Class B Preschool Room (3), Class C Pre-K Room (1) and Toddler 2 Room (1), and Front D School-age Room (8). The Front D School-age Room was also missing 2 ceiling tiles, had a hole in the wall by the door, and the room was cluttered with boxes, decorations and equipment. 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. 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 violations will be addressed and corrected. The rusted metal partition walls and rusted metal steps will either be repaired or replaced. The rusted exposed bolts will be covered. The missing ceiling tiles will be replaced, and the stained ceiling tiles will either be repaired or replaced. The hole in the wall will be patched/repaired. The Front D School-age Room will be decluttered to create a clean, safe, and hazard-free space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

Two electrical outlets on a power strip near the turtles' habitat in the Class B Preschool Room were observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. These outlets were accessible to the preschool-aged children who were being supervised in the room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Protective receptacle covers were placed on power strip while licensing rep was on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).