EDUCARE CHILDRENS ACADEMY

2025

1. Medium-High riskStandard 1211/25/2025

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

   The files for staff person #2 and #7 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months. 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 members received physicals. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/30/2025
2. Medium-High risk11/25/2025

   Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

   The file for staff person #6 had emergency plan trainings that exceeded a year between trainings. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: We will review ER plan monthly at staff meetings. We are currently doing this but have not created signature page for it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/24/2024
3. Medium-High risk11/25/2025

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

   The file for staff person #6 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings. 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: This was corrected prior to inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/25/2025
4. Medium-High risk11/25/2025

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

   The file for staff person #4 lacked a state police clearance at their start date and requires a current state police clearance. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #1 had an out of state child abuse & neglect registry check that was dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) 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. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Corrected immediately during inspection for staff person #4. Staff person #1 has current clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/25/2025
5. Medium risk11/25/2025

   Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

   The file for staff person #3, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide. The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff member #3 is functioning as an aide with proof of a previously verified HS diploma. We have submitted [their] documents to be translated and verified. If verification of education has not been received by 2-20-26, then staff member #3 will be a facility person until the verification is received. Staff member #1 obtained the verification of experience. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/20/2026
6. Medium risk11/25/2025

   Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

   The file for staff person #6 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations. 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 prior to inspection Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/25/2025
7. Medium risk11/25/2025

   Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii))

   The file for staff person #4, functioning as the director, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as the director. Requirement: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field 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 when requested. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/25/2025
8. Medium risk11/25/2025

   Has all items (3270.75(c))

   The first-aid kit in room #4 lacked soap and tape. 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: Corrected during inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/25/2025
9. Medium-High risk11/25/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   In the infant room in the bathroom, there were 2 bolts on the base of the toilet that were protruding up and were a visible hazard. In room #4, there was a leak in the ceiling that was observed with water dripping from a ceiling tile to the floor. In the infant room and the back room, there were multiple damaged ceiling tiles that were observed. 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 during inspection. The bolts were covered. The leak was repaired, and the ceiling tiles were replaced or repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/25/2025
10. Medium risk11/25/2025

    No portable space heaters (3270.92(a))

    There was a portable space heater observed in the office. Requirement: Portable space heaters are not permitted. Correction: Corrected during inspection. The portable space heater was removed from the facility on the day of the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/25/2025
11. Medium risk11/25/2025

    Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

    The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked 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. Correction: Corrected during Inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/25/2025
12. Medium-High risk11/25/2025

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

    The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the 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: Corrected during inspection Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/25/2025
13. Medium-High risk11/25/2025

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

    The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name, address and telephone number 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: Corrected during inspection Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 11/25/2025
14. Medium-Low risk11/25/2025

    Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

    The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Corrected by having the Physician use approved form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/30/2025
15. Medium-High risk11/25/2025

    Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy (3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3))

    The file for child #3, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st & 2nd Hepatitis B, 2nd DTAP, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd HIB, 2nd Pneumococcal, 2nd & 3rd Polio, and 1st MMR, Varicella, & Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Requirement: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11-25-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Child was removed from care and will not returned until correct documentation is provided. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 12/30/2025
16. High risk7/9/2025

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    On 7/9/25, Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all pre-service trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: The staff member received proper training prior to caring for children, the Pediatric first-aid/CPR training expired. Staff member worked supervised until proper training was received 07/25/25 Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/25/2025
17. Medium risk7/9/2025

    Immediate access (3270.24(a))

    On 7-9-25, the facility's office was locked with the staff files located inside and were unable to be accessed by staff persons at the facility for review by DHS certification representative. Requirement: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. Correction: A staff member will be given a key when owner and director are out of the building. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/9/2025
18. Medium-High risk7/9/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    Staff person #4 and #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 7-25-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: The non-compliance was corrected. Both staff members pre-service training expired unknowingly. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/25/2025
19. Medium-High risk7/9/2025

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

    The file for staff person #5 had NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between certificates. 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 members NSOR verification expired, we immediately applied for a new certification. Staff member now has an updated NSOR verification certificate. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/15/2025
20. Medium risk7/9/2025

    Large muscle space provided (3270.62(a))

    On 7/9/25, the back room that was measured and previously used as the facility's play space was currently being used as child care space, resulting in the facility not having a measured play space for the children to use at the facility. Requirement: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. Correction: We established a new play space. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/9/2025
21. Medium-Low risk7/9/2025

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    On 7/9/25, in the large preschool/toddler room, there was an electrical outlet that lacked an outlet cover on the right wall that was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. In the young toddler room, there was an electrical outlet that lacked two outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Outlet covers were placed on appropriate outlets. Preschool toddler room has all automatic outlets not requires covers, sometimes staff forget which outlets are automatic so there may have been one placed accidentally leading you to believe the other outlet was missing a cover. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/9/2025
22. Medium-High risk7/9/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    On 7/9/25, In the bathroom in the first room with preschoolers, there was an unlocked cabinet that contained multiple toxics including Member's Mark Disinfectant Wipes and Odoban Disinfectant Spray that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The cabinet door was locked and the key placed out of reach from children. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/9/2025
23. Medium-High risk7/9/2025

    Original container (3270.66(b))

    On 7/9/25, in the back area of the large preschool/toddler room, there was a cabinet with a top shelf that contained disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes with multiple bags of food items stored on the same shelf, including vanilla wafers. In the young toddler room, there was a cabinet with a shelf that contained disinfectant spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer stored on the same shelf with multiple food items. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: Food and Cleaning Supplies were separated immediately. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/9/2025
24. Medium-High risk7/9/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    On 7/9/25, in the first room at the entrance with preschoolers, there were two shelves that each had a screw protruding out of the side of the shelf that had sharp edges and were a visible hazard. In the bathroom in the first room, the left faucet had a bolt protruding up from the back of the faucet that was a visible hazard. In the first room, the door handle to the bathroom was loose and coming apart from the door. In the back room/school-age room, the front wall had an electrical outlet that lacked the faceplate and had an opening in the wall around the outlet that exposed the wiring behind the outlet. 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: The screw was removed, the bolt was removed, the door handle was tightened, the faceplate was replaced. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/9/2025
25. Medium risk7/9/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    On 7/9/25, in the first room at the entrance, there was one area of damaged paint/plaster on the back wall. In the back room/school-age room, there were multiple areas of damaged paint/plaster near the steps on the left side of the room and an area of peeling paint on the left wall. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The area was blocked by a gate until maintenance was able to fix it during the inspection. We immediately covered the area with tape after learning that was an acceptable correction. It has now been repaired properly. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/9/2025