KINDERCARE LEARNING CTR/SOUTH PARK

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3))

The file for staff #8 lacks a valid TB test. The TB test on file (10/2/2024) exceeds 12 months old at the time of hire. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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: Corrected: Staff #8 TB test is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. It was due 7/2025 and completed 11/2025. Requirement: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Correction: Corrected: staff #5 completed training and is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #7 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). It was due 4/28/25. Staff person/facility person/volunteer #13 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/18/2020. Staff person #5 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). It was due 7/2025 and completed 11/2025. Staff #14 updated mandated reporter training late. It was due 5/2025 and completed 10/2025. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff persons #7 and #13 will have until 12/30/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #7 and #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #7 and #13, staff persons #7 and #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #7, 13, 5, 14 are corrected and on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for staff #8 contains a criminal clearance and disclosure statement that were obtained late. They were due 11/4/2025 and obtained 11/6/2025. Staff #8 was improperly provisionally hired. Staff #8 lacks an NSOR clearance. It was due 11/4/2025. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid NSOR clearance is on file. 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: Corrected and on file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

Staff #2 lacks an annual evaluation. It was due in 2024. An exact due date could not be determined. An evaluation for the 2024 year was not on file. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Corrected: staff #2 completed and on file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Employed and present 30 hrs/wk (3270.34(c))

The facility has not employed a director since 1/6/2025 when the previous director transferred to another location. Requirement: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Correction: In the process of hiring a CD in training to be at the center for 30 hours per week. Staff #2 will continue to work on education to achieve the correct qualification. (per regional manager)We are currently in process of hiring a Center Director in Training who will be primarily based at the South Park KinderCare. Specifically, the director will be at the site for at least 30 hours per week to meet the requirement to be listed as a director. The acting director will also continue to be at the center while working through education and achieving the right qualifications to be a Center Director in the state of PA. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for staff #7 lacks verification of 2500 hours of child care experience to qualify staff as an assistant group supervisor. 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: Corrected: Staff #7 verification hours are on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii))

The file for staff #5 lacks verification of child care experience to qualify staff as an aide. Requirement: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of 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: Corrected: staff #5 verification of child care experience on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

Observed a torn cozy toy in the PS/SA room, exposed toilet bolts on a toilet in the PS/SA room, a riding car on the playground with a sharp/damaged wheel, and a dirty toy bin with dirty toys inside of it on the playground. 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. Correction: Corrected: Removed torn cozy toy 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))

The files for the following staff lack current health assessments: #6 was due 7/2025; #8 was due 11/4/2025. The files for the following staff contain health assessments that were updated late: #9 was due 10/25/25 and obtained 10/30/25; #10 was due 8/2025 and obtained 10/20/25; #11 was due 8/25/25 and obtained 10/28/25; #15 was due 7/2025 and obtained 10/14/25. 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. 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: Corrected: staff # 6, 8,9,10, 11 and 15 are on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

The file for staff #8 lacks two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Corrected: staff #8 references are on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The flies for children #1 and #2 contain late initial health assessments. #1 was due 10/4/25 and obtained 10/30/25; #2 was due 8/20/25 and obtained 10/30/25. 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: Corrected: Child #1 and 2 are on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The following staff renewed their first aid/cpr late: #1 was due 1/2024 and renewed 5/2024; #3 was due 5/19/2024 and renewed 5/20/2024; #4 was due 5/19/2024 and renewed 5/20/2024; #12 was due 1/2025 and renewed 3/2025. 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: Corrected: Staff # 1, 3, 4 and 12 all completed training and is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for staff #4 contains a late criminal clearance. It was due 6/2024 and obtained 10/2024. The file for staff #5 contained a late child abuse clearance. A volunteer clearance dated 1/22/2022 was on file. The facility obtained an employment child abuse clearance on 11/11/24. The employment clearance was due 8/2024. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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: Staff number 4 and 5 completed and on file 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))

The files for staff #1 and #6 contain health assessments that were updated late. #1 was due 5/2024 and obtained 6/2024. #6 was due 5/2024 and obtained 10/2024. 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: Both staff number 1 and 6 , have completed updated documents and are 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))

The files for children #1- #3 contain agreements and emergency contact information that were updated annually as opposed to every 6 months. The forms are now current. 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: Corrected on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Lidded waste receptacles (3270.82(i))

The lid on the waste can in the bathroom attached to the preschool room was broken. Requirement: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: Corrected on site. Can was removed and another was replaced with a lidded waste receptacle. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed exposed bolts on the toilet used by children in the bathroom attached to PS room. 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: Corrected on site, covered the bolts Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): mandated reporter training. It was due 5/2024 and obtained 10/2024. 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: Staff number 3 has completed and is on file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training, and first aid/cpr training. It was due 5/4/2024 and obtained 10/2024 and 5/20/2024. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Corrected, staff number 3 has completed and is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for staff #2 contains fire safety training that was updated late. It was due 10/2024 and obtained 11/2024. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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: Corrected , Staff number 2 completed training and is on file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).