SMARTKIDS CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER

2025

1. Medium risk11/19/2025

   Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

   A soiled diaper was observed in a trash can which lacked a liner in the restroom of Room 4. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: Diaper was removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/31/2025
2. Medium risk11/19/2025

   Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

   Soft foam rectangles were accessible to children in the science center of room 6, a toddler room. 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: Toy removed from the classroom Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/19/2025
3. Medium-Low risk11/19/2025

   Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

   At nap time, children were observed on cots which, based on the posted cot assignment charts, were labeled for use by other children. Two were observed in room 4 and two were observed in the preschool room., Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Make sure staff are using the charts on the wall with the list of mats and child names to ensure all children are on the correct mats. Inspector will come back to observe children are on correct mats. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/31/2025
4. Medium risk11/19/2025

   Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

   The agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: Send out a new agreement with the fee amount. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/5/2025
5. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

   Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

   The initial child service report (via Teaching Strategies) was completed and shared with the parents more than 6 months after the child's date of admission. The child was admitted on 3/24/25 and the report was dated 11/05/25. 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: Make sure parents get a report card every 3-5 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/19/2025
6. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

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

   The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked a complete address for the child's source of medical care. Only the city was listed. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Have the parent fill out new emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/26/2025
7. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

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

   The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #3 contained incomplete home and/or work addresses of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Have parents fill out new emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/31/2025
8. High risk11/19/2025

   Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))

   The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care. The box contained the word "yes" instead of a signature. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Have parent fill out new emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/31/2025
9. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

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

   The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. 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: Have parent completely new emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/31/2025
10. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    At the time of the inspection, the digital version of the emergency contact information accessed by staff in the infant room, did not include all the required information. Paper emergency contact forms were not present in the care space. 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: Emergency contacts are now in each room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
11. Medium risk11/19/2025

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

    The file for child #3 contained two health reports which both lacked dated physician signatures; thus compliance could not be determined. The initial health report did not have a date, while the subsequent health report included a partial date of 11/6, but lacked a year. The files for children #2 and #5 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent health reports on file for children #2 and #5 are now current. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Have the parent take the form back to the doctors and get the dates. Make sure parents are turning in child health reports at least yearly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
12. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    Immunization record/Dismissal policy (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3))

    The file for child #1. enrolled since 5/12/25, did not include a vaccination record. Child #1 will be dismissed from care by close of business 11/19/25 until either the immunization record is updated or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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). Correction: Mom brought in a immunization record, still waiting for the child health report, but child did not come back till the immunization record was here. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
13. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

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

    The emergency contact information for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The box only contained the parent's first name. 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: Have parent complete a new emergency contact. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
14. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    Annual inspection reports for the facility's fire alarm system were conducted more than 12 months apart; 8/22/24 and 8/27/25. A current report is now on file. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Corrected. A current certificate is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
15. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

    The updated emergency plan was sent to the county EMA, but was not sent to the local EMA. Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: Sent the new emergency plan to the local EMA Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
16. Medium risk11/19/2025

    Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(a)/3270.182(1))

    The file for child #1, enrolled since 5/12/25, did not include a health report. The file for child #4 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance, but is now current. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Correct information is currently on file. Child 1 still needs the Child health report currently working on getting that information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
17. Medium risk11/19/2025

    Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects (3270.102(a)/3270.103)

    Exposed foam filling was accessible to children in the infant room on the changing pad due to a split seam and on a rocking chair seat cushion due to the cover being unzipped. 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. 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: Zipped the cover on the chair and placed a piece of tape over the changing pad to cover the split. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
18. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    A Vaporesso brand vape device was accessible to children in the pocket of a staff jacket hanging on the back of a chair in the preschool room. A box of lens wipes was accessible to children in a low, unlocked file cabinet drawer in the preschool room. The lens wipes box was labeled keep out of reach of 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: Vape was removed to a staff locker in the kitchen, and the lens wipe were moved to a locked cabinet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
19. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

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

    The file for staff #4 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness. Staff #5 did not update the child abuse clearance within 60 months. The clearance was previously obtained 11/06/20 and was renewed on 11/12/25. 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. Correction: The disclosure statement is now signed by a witness, and the child abuse clearance is now on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/31/2025
20. Medium risk11/19/2025

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

    Facility person #6 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. The previous training was dated 7/15/20 and was updated 7/25/25. Current training is now on file. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Corrected due to having the new on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
21. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii))

    Staff #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not participate in fire safety training annually between 2024 and 2025. Current training documentation is now on file for each staff person. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Staff now has the DHS Fire Safety training on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
22. Medium-High risk11/19/2025

    Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii))

    The file for facility person #6 lacked current emergency plan training. The most recent documented training was dated 9/26/23. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Have employee #6 complete the emergency training when she comes to the building. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/5/2025
23. Medium risk11/19/2025

    General Health and Safety (3270.21)

    The following items were accessible to children in an unlocked adult desk drawer in the preschool room; 2 pairs of adult scissors, 1 stapler, and 1 sharp jaw-style staple remover. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: 2 adults scissors, 1 stapler, and 1 sharp jaw-style staple remover was immediately removed to a locked cabinet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/19/2025
24. Medium-High risk7/29/2025

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

    The file for facility person #1, a volunteer, lacked an NSOR clearance. 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: The staff member was suspended until the NOSR came back. This was not really an employee of SmartKids she was a Southwest Training person that comes in the summertime. Will make sure that SouthWest Training Agency know that people coming to gain work experience in the summer will need the NSOR. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/24/2025
25. Medium risk5/16/2025

    Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii))

    Staff #2 did not complete training in topics 1-9 within 90 days of hire. Prior to hire, Staff #2 completed health and safety training on 12/13/21, however, the required 1-hour update (or equivalent) was not completed within 90 days of hire at the facility. The revised version was completed on 12/09/24. Staff #2 now has complete health and safety training on file. (SEE LIS code sheet) Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Now that we have a new system, we can enter items into the staff data and check each month to find out what is due. The new system is Brightwell. The training is on file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 6/27/2025