STONE UMC CHILDRENS CENTER

2025

1. Medium-Low risk11/18/2025

   Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

   The facility does not have verification of an annual traffic safety letter notifying local traffic authorities of the facility location and vehicular and pedestrian routes around the facility. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Director sent over via email verification of the center's annual traffic letter notifying local traffic authorities of the facility location and vehicular and pedestrian routes of the center. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/18/2025
2. High risk11/18/2025

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

   Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised; Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS 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 #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #5 was instructed to take the Pa Required health and Safety training Part 1&2 before being left unsupervised. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/20/2025
3. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

   Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

   The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: Director provided a letter to all parents notifying parents explaining the center's emergency procedures. Director also included the letter in new child enrollment packets. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

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

   The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #4 are dated 4.4.24 and 9.24.25, more than 12 months apart. 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 #4 has taken the annual fire safety training on 9/24/2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/18/2025
5. High risk11/18/2025

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

   Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2. Requirement: 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 #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by an AGS 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 #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #5 was instructed to take the Pa Required health and Safety training Part 1&2 before being left unsupervised. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/20/2025
6. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

   Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

   The file for Staff person #1 includes NSOR certificates dated 3.6.20 & 10.15.25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 7.31.20 & 10.8.25; and NSOR certificates dated 3.5.20 & 3.10.25, all more than 60 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff obtained clearances late and was corrected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/18/2025
7. High risk11/18/2025

   HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

   The file for Staff person #4, who was observed working unsupervised and who is classified as an Assistant Group supervisor, does not include verification of their education and experience to meet the required qualifications. 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: Director found Staff number's high school diploma and hours showing 2 years of experience. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/19/2025
8. Medium risk11/18/2025

   Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

   There was an unlidded trashcan in the hallway outside the gross motor room that contained used food wrappers and soiled napkins. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: Director purchased trashcan with lids. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/23/2025
9. Medium-Low risk11/18/2025

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

   The windows in Room 306 on the 3rd floor, which were all accessible to children, were not restricted to opening 6" or less. 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: Director contacted the building manager on 12/1/2025 and informed that the windows need to not open more than 6 inches in room 306. Director was in contact with the building manager, which was stated the parts for the window will be arriving 12/30/2025 through the mail and will be put in on or before 1/2/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/29/2025
10. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

    In child care spaces (3270.75(a))

    There was no first aid kit in Room 306. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: Director obtained a 1st aid kit for room 306. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/23/2025
11. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    The first aid kit in Room 204/205 did not include tweezers. The first aid kit in Room 212 did not include gauze. 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: Director obtained tweezers for room 204/205 and gauze for room 212. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/23/2025
12. Medium risk11/18/2025

    Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

    There were no handwashing signs at the 2 toilets or 2 sinks in the 3rd floor bathrooms. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Director put up hand washing signs in the bathrooms on the 3rd floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/23/2025
13. Medium risk11/18/2025

    Lidded waste receptacles (3270.82(i))

    There were no lidded trashcans in the 2 bathrooms on the 3rd floor. Requirement: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: Director purchased and put lidded trash cans in the bathrooms on the 3rd floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/23/2025
14. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

    Refrigerator (3270.107)

    There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 306 where children's lunches will be stored. 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: Director obtained and put in a thermometer in the fridge on the 3rd floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/23/2025
15. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

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

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 does not include the work address for the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The correct emergency contact form was printed out with a spot for guardians to put their work addresses. Director had parents of children #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 update the form to show work address. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/29/2025
16. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    The most recent child service report on file for Child #2 is dated 3.7.25, more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #4 contained child service reports dated 6.18.24 and 1.24.25, more than 6 months apart, and a child service report dated 3.12.25, more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #5 contained child service reports dated 2.20.24 and 1.24.25, more than 6 months apart, and a child service report dated 3.12.25, more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #6, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months does not include a child service report. 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: The service report for all children is updated but more than 6 months past due. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/22/2025
17. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

    The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. 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: Director sent over via email and got conformation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2025
18. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

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

    The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 4.16.25 and 5.27.25; 6.24.25 and 7.28.25; 7.28.25 and 9.19.25; and 10.16.25 and 11.17.25, all more than 30 days apart. 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: Fire alarm was done and documented, but not within 30 days apart. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2025
19. Medium-Low risk11/18/2025

    Six-months-old held (3270.166(5))

    A five-month-old infant was observed in the Infant room being fed a bottle sitting in an infant seat, without being held by a staff person. Requirement: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. Correction: Director informed all staff members in the center that all children under the age of 6 months need to be held when bottle fed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/17/2025
20. Medium risk11/18/2025

    Written statement (3270.166(1))

    Child #1, who is under 12 months old, did not have a written feeding plan on file submitted by the parent. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: Director obtained child #1's feeding plan from the files and gave to the staff member in the infant classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/23/2025
21. Medium-High riskStandard 1211/18/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 2.6.23 and 5.5.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 6.5.23 and 7.30.25, more than 24 months apart. 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 have obtained health assessments but were dated more than 24 months apart. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2025
22. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

    Written consent (3270.133(6))

    There was a bottle of pain-relief antiseptic spray in Room 212 labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer. Requirement: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: There was a parent written consent form and parent did indeed sign the medication log for med to be applied to the child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2025
23. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

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

    The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is an older toddler included 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. 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). ·Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11.18.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Director had parent of child #2 bring in documentation that said child did received their vaccinations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/8/2025
24. Medium-High risk11/18/2025

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c))

    The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 1.2.24 and 9.25.25, more than 12 months apart. 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 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: The assistant director will check child files to make sure health reports for preschoolers are dated no more than 12 months apart and inform parents in a timely manner when needed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2025
25. Medium risk11/18/2025

    Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1))

    The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 3.19.24 and 5.16.25, more than 6 months apart. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: The assistant director will check child files to make sure health reports for young toddlers are dated no more than 6 months apart and inform parents in a timely manner when needed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/18/2025