Sophies Learning Center

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

During renewal inspection, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 2/1/25 to 3/31/25, 6/27/25 to 7/29/25. 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 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. Director will test fire alarms within every 30 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill on file. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2s previous health assessment is dated for 8/31/23. An updated health assessment was not obtained until 9/3/25. This date indicates that an updated assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement. 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 #2 has obtained an updated health assessment, and it will remain on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1's emergency contact sheet was last dated for 7/4/24 and the financial agreement was last dated for 8/1/23. Child 2#'s emergency contact sheet and agreement were last dated for 2/24/25. Child #3's emergency contact sheet and agreement were last dated for 1/2/25. These dates indicate that an update was not done within the 6-month requirement. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: Director will obtain updates information on the emergency contact sheet and financial agreements for all children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #2's last service report in file is dated for 12/4/24. This date indicates that a service report was not done within the 6-month requirement. Child #3s service report is dated for 11/25/25, however was not signed by the parent. 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: Director will complete a child service report for child #2. Director will obtain the signature of the parent for child #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in group space (3270.111(b))

During renewal inspection it was observed that there was not a daily activities plan posted in the Infant room. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: Daily schedule will be posted in the infant room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection it was observed in the preschool room that there were parts of the wall that had chipped and damage paint. It was also observed that there were peelings of the baseboard molding along the walls. 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: Will ensure all 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 will not be permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous dated Pediatric CPR training was completed on 2/25/23. An updated training was completed until 8/13/25. This date indicates that the staff did not renew their certification on or before the expiration of their last training. 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: 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).

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

During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 and #2's financial agreement was not reviewed and updated within 6-months. 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: Director will have the parents review and sign the financial agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7))

During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #4 did not have the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact sheet. It was also observed that Child #2, #4, & #5 did not have the release person's address on their emergency contact sheet. 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. 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: Director will obtain the missing information for both children and have the parents add it to the emergency contact sheet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone/Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(5))

During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #3 did not have the physicians address listed on the emergency contact sheet. Child #4 did not have the physicians name or information of the child's special needs listed on the emergency contact sheet. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: Director will obtain the missing information for both children and have the parents add it to the emergency contact sheet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

Child #1 did not have an updated child service report on file. Last review and signed report was on 8/11/2023. 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: A child service report was completed but not signed by the parent. Director will ensure that the parent will sign the child service report. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items (3270.74/3270.75(c))

During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler room that emergency telephone numbers were not posted. It was also observed in the Toddler room that scissors were missing from the first aid kit. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. 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 corrected these on cite by adding scissors to the first aid kit and posting a copy of emergency telephone numbers in the room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection it was observed that Staff #1's previous Child Abuse clearance was dated for 8/19/19. It was not updated within the 60 months as the update is dated for 12/17/24. It was also observed that Staff #1's previous Mandated Reporter training was dated for 9/26/19 and was not updated until 12/12/24. This indicates that the training was not updated within the 60 months. 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: Although late, clearances were obtained and put in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).