LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTER AT CAMPUS

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

On 5/26/26 during a complaint inspection, it was reported that Staff # 1 shoved Child # 1 during snack and hit Child # 1 in the back with a stick. This was reported by Staff # 2 and Child # 1. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Tiered LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date of when the training will be completed. Correction: 5/27/26 Staff may not use any form of physical punishment on children. All staff will review LVCC Supervision Policy. 6/8/26 Staff # 1 was terminated. 6/18/26 3 hours PQAS certified supervision training for all LVCC Campus staff. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

Facility has not conducted an emergency drill annually. Last one was conducted on 12/18/24. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Emergency drill was conducted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain 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: Health insurance policy number was added to the emergency contact for child #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain telephone number for child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Telephone number was added to child #1 emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained FBI and NSOR clearances dated several months after hire. Date of FBI clearance, 12/17/25 and date of NSOR clearance, 12/12/25. 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: Staff #1 updated clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

on 4/22/25 staff # 1 was observed by two staff persons roughly grabbing child # 1 from under the arms and dropping Child # 1 on the ground. Child # 1 then fell backwards and hit head on the concrete. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Tiered LIS: 1. Facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. Staff # 1 must take a PQAS approved training related to handling children with difficult behaviors. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is done through ELRC. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date when this training will be completed. Correction: Staff # 1 will not use any form of physical punishment with a child. Staff # 1 will complete 2 hr. Appropriate Guidance and Discipline of Children with a PQAS trainer on June 18th. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Infant room, Toddler Room, Mixed Toddler Room, School-Age Room, Pre-K Counts # 1 and # 2 rooms. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: A written plan was posted identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained late clearances. FBI Clearances dated 12/30/19 and 1/24/25, NSOR Clearances dated 12/19/19 and 1/2/25. 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: Staff #1 clearances were updated. Staff will not work in childcare until updated clearances are on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited (3270.113(b)/3270.113(e))

A complaint investigation was conducted on 1/3 and 1/24/25. During staff interviews it was determined that on 12/20/24 Staff # 1 grabbed Child # 1 by the wrist and drug him across the room. Earlier in the day, Staff # 1 was also observed with Child # 1's arm across child's chest, while carrying child. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. Correction: Staff will not use physical discipline or restrain a child at any time during the day. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).