RADCLIFFE LEARNING CENTER

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

During the unannounced visit, certification rep identified a lapse in supervision in the Disney classroom. Staff were unable to provide an accurate count of the children present, and a child went to the bathroom without the staff member's awareness. 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. Correction: Implementing check points during transitions, completing and maintaining a count at these check points. Setting reminders to every half hour to do a name to face checks as to ensure all children are accounted for at all times. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3270.69(b))

The water temperature in the Disney classroom was 111° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Center director will have someone come out to lower the temperature. (repair complete) Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

During unannounced visit certification rep verified classroom was out of ratio with a group of 18 children and 2 staff. The youngest child in the group was 2 years old. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: Ratio was corrected. Another staff was added to the room. Center director will do room checks and ensure staff are in constant communication with directors. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Director asked staff member 1 to provider an additional reference letter. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing fire safety training. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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: Employee completed fire safety. Director added it to her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan wasn't reviewed and updated. 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: Annual drill was filled out/ completed and filed Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

On file at facility (3270.18(a))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed liability insurance. Liability insurance submitted was dated 6-17-24. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: Director requested an updated form/ liability insurance. Director explained the importance of keeping an updated COL on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. emergency plan did not have continuity of operations. 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: Emergency plan will be updated including the continuity of operatations. 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))

Staff 3 was missing high school diplomaDuring renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing verification of child care experience. 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 3 requested copy of her high school diploma and this will be added to her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing outlet cover in Inch worms. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: The classroom teacher covered the outlets. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

In the Disney bathroom, certification rep observed an unlabeled cleaning spray bottle with a purple solution inside of it 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: A New lock was put on the shelf and spray bottle was labled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Good repair/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" (3270.72(c)/3270.72(d))

The window screen in the bathroom on the second floor was ripped.The windows in the prek room on the second floor open more than 6 inches. Requirement: Screens shall be in good repair. 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: Director put in a work order for both windows to be repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster (3270.76/3270.77(a))

The hallway wall on the first floor had holes.During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following areas: Snuggle room, Crayola, Disney, Hallways. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: A work order was put in for wall repair/ painting Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The couch in the Disney room was ripped. The mats in Crayola, Disney and Sunshine were ripped exposing the foam. 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: Couch was thrown out and new one was ordered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

The refrigerator in the prek room on the second floor was missing a thermometer. 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: Thermometer was ordered and placed in the refrigerator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

An emergency drill was not documented and on file Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Annual emergency drill was filled out and on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 2 was missing an observation and observation for child 3 was not signed. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: Both observations have since been filled out. Signed and filed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Parent filled out missing "release" section. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: Company was notified that a new fee agreement needed to be made. We added the admission date in the meantime. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 4 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: work address and phone number have been added by child 4's parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 4 was missing fee agreement 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: Parent filled out a new fee agreement. Inspection: Renewal. 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))

Provider was unable to locate incident report for when the child was hit with a block 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: Director had meeting with both classroom staff members. Director went over proper documentation of incident reports. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.182(3))

File record for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: File record for Child #2 and Child #4 were updated to include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

File record for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: File record for Child #2 and Child #4 was updated to include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

File records for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the address(Child #1&#3) and telephone number (Child#3) of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: File records for Child #1 and Child #3 were updated to include the addresses and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).