CHILDREN OF AMERICA TRAPPE LLC

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

During complaint investigation on 08/19/2025, Certification staff observed multiple children unsupervised in a rest room while another child was utilizing the rest room in Pre-School classroom #3. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed in other areas of the classroom while the children were unsupervised. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: The provider will ensure that each child is adequately supervised while in the child care facility by implementing training for all staff regarding the supervision of children and toileting regulation and procedure. Provider will obtain a signed acknowledgement regarding the implemented policy from all staff. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing high school diploma from her file. Staff 1 was observed working in a room by themselves. 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 following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: We have received a letter from the Office of Records Management School District of Philadelphia stating that staff 1 graduated from the School District of Philadelphia Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3270.69(b))

During renewal inspection certification checked the water in Toddler A. The water temperature was 111° F. The temperature in Toddler B was 114° F. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: A member of our maintenance team reduced the hot water heater from 110° F to 107° F. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing date TB was read Requirement: 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 1 obtained a new TB test on 12-23-24 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3270.182(6))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 5 was missing parental consent for transportation Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Parents signed off on permission to transport by the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container (3270.133(1))

During renewal inspection certification rep observed albuterol missing the original container for child 7. Requirement: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Correction: Medication without the original containers have been sent home. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. emergency agreement for child 2,3 and 6 were missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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: Children 2 and 3 have added addresses to the person(s) to whom child may be released. Child 6 parents wrote their own names in this column with see above for address. Their names have been removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(5)/3270.182(2))

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: Dates of admission have been filled out on both forms Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

During renewal inspection certification rep observed cots were missing mat charts in toddler B and preschool II. 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: Lot charts have been updated in both toddler B and preschool 2 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose toilet seat in toddler B. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: A member of our maintenance team tightened the toilet seat in our younger toddler classroom Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the bathroom in preschool II. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: A member of our maintenance team repainted the chipped walls Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).