KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 1050

No ridicule or threaten harm (3270.113(c))

Upon investigation, Staff Person #1 self-reported that they will at times use a raised voice/used harsh tones and volume when relating to children in moments of frustration [confirmed not immediately necessary to control childcare space] and has immediately apologized to the children for their outbursts. Requirement: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Staff Person #1 must register for, and complete six [6] hours of professional development training [either in-person or online] focused on the topics of behavioral management in childcare settings, age-appropriate developmental expectations for children and adult self-awareness in the workplace. Prior to registry and completion, these courses must be preapproved by the Certification Representative and the verification of completion submitted immediately upon completion. Correction: Staff Person #1 has been given a written warning for this behavior. She will be required to complete the pre-approved trainings and provide documentation for staff file. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

The time between staff person #5's pediatric first aid and CPR training exceeded the permitted two-year timeframe (6/6/22, 8/5/24) Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff member 5 has current First Aid and CPR training in their file. Provider will ensure all staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The time between staff person #5's fire safety training exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (1/14/24, 2/11/25) 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: Staff Member 5 has up to date fire safety training in their file. The time between staff fire safety trainings will not exceed the permitted annual timeframe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #5's record did not contain a current NSOR clearance. Their previous NSOR clearance expired 9/20/25. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff Person #5 submitted new clearance request on day of inspection. New clearance is within staff members file. Staff person #5 did not work in a child care position while waiting for the clearance results. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

It was observed, that the first-aid kits in the School-Age and Toddler (front section) classrooms, were missing soap. (SA was corrected during 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: Provider went through all first aid kits and placed soap in all bags including the School-Age and Toddler classroom kits. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

It was observed that there were 3 locations (about 2" each) of peeling paint between the bathroom doors in the School-Age classroom (corrected during inspection). Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Provider covered peeling paint in school age classroom during inspection. Work order has been submitted for repair of spots. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lighting/Supervised at all times (3270.78/3270.113(a))

It was observed that, during naptime, there was not sufficient lighting to properly supervise the children in the Discovery Preschool (far right corner), the front section of the Toddler room, Preschool, and PreK classrooms. The Preschool and PreK lighting issue was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. 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: Provider has reviewed with classrooms the need for sufficient lighting to supervise children during nap time. Lighting includes night lights and the use of bathroom lights. There will be sufficient lighting toproperly supervise children during naptime in all child care spaces. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

It was observed that the rest equipment (in the front section of Toddler Room) was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. 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: Rest equipment is labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation (3270.111(c)/3270.112)

It was observed that the two teachers (staff persons #1 and #2) in the front section of the Toddler classroom were not providing the proper activities and stimulation for the children in their care. The children were wandering around the classroom, crying, and trying to climb on furniture, and the teachers did not attempt to interact with and provide the appropriate stimulation. Requirement: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. Correction: Administration team reviewed with staff members the requirement for proper activities and stimulation for the children within their care. Staff Member 1 is no longer employed with KinderCare at time of Plan of Correction Submission. All staff persons will provide the proper activities and stimulation for children in their care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

The files of child #2, #4, #5, and #7 did not contain child service reports within the last 6 months providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided. The most current child service reports for these children are dated February of 2025. (See Code Sheet). 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: Service Reports for Child 2, 4, 5, and 7 will be completed and given to families to showcase the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided, and will be in children's files Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons/Admission date (3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6))

Child #6's agreement did not specify a release person and the date of the child's admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: A release person and date of child's admission has been added to child 6's agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services considered extra (3270.123(a)(7))

Child #1's agreement did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction: The services which are to be considered as extra have been added to child 1's agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original (3270.123(b))

The parents of child #4 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreement was in the child's file. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: The original copy of the agreement was given to the parents of child 4 and a copy was placed in child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's name, birth date (3270.124(b)(1))

The emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the child's birthdate. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child Correction: The birthdate for child 4 was added to emergency contact information. 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 of child #6. #7, and #8 did not include the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. Child #6's emergency contact information also did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Parent's work address and work telephone number were added to the emergency contact for child 6, 7, and 8. As well, child 6 has the home telephone information for parent added by parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #6's emergency contact information does not include the child's health insurance policy number. 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: The Health Insurance Policy Number was added to child 6's emergency contact information by parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #3 and #6's emergency contact information does not include the release person's address. 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: The release person's address has been added to child 3 and 6's emergency contact information by parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

It was observed, in the Infant, Discovery PS, Preschool, and Toddler classrooms, that there were missing emergency contact forms. There were not emergency contact forms for all of the children in each of the rooms. 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 Contact Forms are being updated and placed within each classroom including Infant, Toddler, Discovery PS, Preschool. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Annual immunization reporting to DOH (3270.131(e)(4))

Child #4 and #6's files did not contain proof of the required immunizations. Child #4's file contained only 2/4 Hepatitis B immunizations, 3/4 DTAP immunizations, and 1/2 of the required Hepatitis A immunizations for this child's age. Child #6's file contained only 3/4 DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal immunizations required and did not contain any documentation of having received the Varicella, MMR, and Hepatitis A immunization. (See Code Sheet) Requirement: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. Correction: Up to date Health Assessments and Immunization forms for child 4 and 6 have been received and placed within child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

Staff person #3, in the back section of the Toddler classroom, did not was a child's hands after diapering the child. (corrected during inspection) Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Hand washing of staff and children was reviewed with each staff member to ensure all children's hands are washed after diapering. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

It was observed that staff persons in the Toddler Room (front section) did not discard the dirty disposable diapers using the hands-free aspect of the trashcan. They used their hand to lift the lid each time they disposed of diapers (corrected during inspection). 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: Administration reviewed the requirement of hands-free trash cans and the use of the foot petal and not lifting lids with hands. Provider will ensure 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. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

The time between staff person #5's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (9/29/22, 4/24/25) 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. Correction: Staff member #5 has a current health assessment within their file. The time between health assessments for staff persons will not exceed the permitted 24 months' timeframe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transportation First Aid Kit (3270.178)

It was observed that the first-aid kits, in all three vehicles, did not contain soap. There was no water in the first-aid kit in one of the vehicles (orange #2416). Water was added to this vehicle (corrected) during the inspection. Requirement: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. Correction: Provider added soap and water to all vehicles to meet requirements of first-aid kits. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Child #6's financial agreement was not updated within the last 6 months (most recent 1/15/25). Child #7's emergency contact information and financial agreements were not updated within the last 6 months (most recent 12/23/24) 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: Child 6 and 7's Financial Agreements and Emergency contacts were reviewed and signed by parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.182(1))

Child #4 and #6's files did not contain current health reports (most recent on file dated 5/3/23 and 12/9/21 respectively). Requirement: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: Child 4 and 6 have a current health report in their files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).