INSPIRE EARLY EDUCATION

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed in the 3-year-old classroom that the floors were not cleaned, with dirt and crumbs along the edges of shelves and on the carpets. It was observed in the 3-year-old room that the changing table pad was not clean, with dirt and crumbs along the edges and underneath the changing pad. 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: In the 3-year-old classroom, the floors were swept and mopped to remove all debris and the changing pad was removed to clean under and around the changing pad to remove all debris. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

Through the complaint investigation, it was verified that children in the 1-year-old classroom occasionally eat off of the floor when food is not cleaned up immediately after meals. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Children will not eat food off the floor. Food will be cleaned up immediately after the meal is finished. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

Through the complaint investigation, it was verified that children in the 1-year-old classroom occasionally share sippy cups, when sippy cups are left unattended. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Staff members in the one year old classrooms will ensure that any mouthed cups that are not being used, will be put into the dirty bin and cleaned in a timely manner. Staff will also ensure cups after students are done drinking are put back in water bin and monitor the water bin so no water bottles are being shared. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

On 2/25/26, staff member #1 instructed child #1 to get their coat, and the child ran down the hallway and was let out of the door by another child. 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: Staff member 1 was terminated due to lack of supervision. All children will be supervised by staff at all times on the facility premises, including inside and outside areas, as well as on excursions off of the facility premises. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

Observed staff person #1 performing the duties as an assistant group supervisor (AGS), the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of 2 years of verified child care experience to qualify as an AGS. The file included approximately 1610 hours of verified experience. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 provided more documented childcare experience hours to allow her to perform her duties as an assistant group supervisor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

Observed a bottle of Lysol cleaner on the bathroom counter next to the sink used by older toddlers which was accessible to children. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Bottle of Lysol was put in a locked cabinet this is inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

The director did not complete a written evaluation for staff person #3 within 12 months of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). 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 person left for maternity leave during annual reviews, and upon her return was given her evaluation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children/Locked (3270.75(b)/3270.133(4))

Observed the backpack containing the first aid kit and children's prescription medications was on the counter in the PreK classroom and was accessible to the preschool age children in care. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Correction: Emergency bag with children's medication was put up out of the reach of children Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first aid kit in the Crawler/Walker classroom did not include an assortment of adhesive bandages and scissors. The first aid kit in the School Age classroom did not include scissors and soap. The first aid kit in the Preschool classroom did not include tape. The first aid kit in the PreK classroom did not include soap. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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: All emergency bags were given the supplies missing at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed a cabinet drawer in the Older Toddler (2) classroom which was broken, the drawer falls off its track into the open cabinet shelves below creating a visible hazard. Observed the mirrors in the Young Toddler (1) and Older Toddler (2) classrooms had visible smudges and smears. Observed the plexiglass on the indoor wooden reading nook in the Older Toddler (2) classroom had visible smudges and smears. Obser 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: Mirrors/ climber Plexiglas was cleaned by staff on 12/31/2025. Older toddler drawer was submitted to maintenance and will be fixed by 1/23/26. Drawer was removed until it can be repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Observed peeling paint on the wall located in the Young Toddler (1) classroom. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Was submitted to maintenance for repair. Repairs will be done by 1/23/2026 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age appropriate (3270.101(a))

Observed the bookshelf in the Older Toddler (2) classroom did not include a sufficient amount and variety of books. Observed a limited amount and variety of toys and books available on the shelves in the Young Toddler (1) classroom. Requirement: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Correction: Books were put back on the shelf at the time of inspection in the OT and YT room. Toys were purchased for the Young Toddler room and were delivered on 1/12/2026 and placed in the room Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

Observed a cabinet drawer containing plastic bags in the Young Toddler (1) classroom which did not have an operating safety latch; the bags were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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: Plastic bags were removed from the drawer and put in cabinet up and out of the reach of children Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant/Toddler Stimulation (3270.112)

Observed staff person #2 and #3 were not actively engaged with the group of older toddlers and preschoolers in the Older Toddler (2) classroom. The children were seated at the table for a period of a least 10 minutes waiting for lunch. A video was playing on a small tablet on a nearby counter in lieu of staff interacting with the children. Requirement: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. Correction: Staff person #2 and #3 were spoken to about the expectation of interacting with children. Staff person #2 was let go on 1/7/2025 for performance. staff #3 is making changes by annual review. Staff will also be provided training on classroom management and activities. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3270.123(a))

The agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 was not signed by the operator. The agreement form used by the facility does not include a space requesting the signature of the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: All child documents were signed by the Director day of inspection of the child's files Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The emergency contact information for child #5 does not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Parent is updating our system with the proper information needed by 1/16/2026 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 for child #4 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The emergency contact information of the child #4 was updated to include the complete home address. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

Observed emergency contact information was not present in the Infant 1, Older Toddler (2), and the Preschool classrooms for each child receiving care in the space. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: All missing emergency contacts were put in the classroom's emergency binders of each missing child during inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written statement (3270.166(1))

The infant classroom did not include a formula and feeding schedule from the parent for each infant receiving care. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: Infant room teachers had the missing formula and feeding schedules updated at pick up on 12/16/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

Observed bottles in the Crawler/Walker room which were not labeled with the child's names to whom they belonged. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Unlabeled bottle was from child's home and placed in child's cubby at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

CPSL information (3270.192(4))

The file for staff person #2 did not include a copy of the request for their State Police clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The State Police clearance on file was dated 08/07/2025. The file for staff person #4 did not include a copy of the request for their FBI clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The FBI clearance on file was dated 06/07/2025. The file for staff person #5 did not include a copy of the request for their FBI clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The FBI clearance on file was dated 08/22/2025. Requirement: 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. Correction: Copies of the request for clearances will be obtained for newly hired staff and placed in their file before entering the classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

Observed electrical outlets in the PreK and Young Toddler (Crawler/Walker) classrooms which lacked protective receptacle covers. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: A protective receptacle cover was put into the electrical outlet during the time the inspector was there in crawler/walker room. After inspector left the Prek protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

Observed Febreze deodorant spray and Clorox wipes on the counter in the school-age room which were 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: Febreze deodorant spray and Clorox wipes were put away in the locked cabinet in the school-age bathroom. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 hour diaper check (3270.135(e))

The operator provided a diaper changing report from 11/03/2025 - 11/12/2025 which lists when diaper changes were documented for each child. The report showed several diaper changes for children which exceeded the 2-hour time frame throughout the day. Documentation shows that diapers in the infant and toddler classrooms were consistently late between the morning diaper changes with a period of between 15 - 45 minutes late. Diaper changes after naptime do not reflect a timely diaper change when the children wake up from their naps. Naptime is scheduled from 12:00 - 2:30 in the toddler classrooms; with some children not having a documented diaper change until after 3:00 pm. The documents further show some dates in which diaper changes were not logged more than once or twice throughout the day indicating that the diapers were soiled and/or not checked every two hours. Requirement: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. Correction: Teachers were addressed about the diaper changing regulation of every 2 hours and logged appropriately. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed visible dirt and dust on the baseboard in the PreK classroom. Observed a trash can lid in the PreK classroom with dried on food. Observed paper towels on the floor of the bathroom located in the school-age classroom. Observed the floors and area carpets in the school-age classroom had crumbs, small bits of paper and dirt. 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 cleaned up the dirt and dust on baseboards, trash can lids, paper towels, threw away unnecessary trash around the room, and vacuumed the carpets. Staff are expected to keep the room clean and in good repair and free from visible hazards. Morning opening the room making sure the rooms are clean and ready to bring children into space, and at closing making sure the room is being left in a space suitable for children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).