DE LA CRUZ FAMILY DAYCARE LLC

General Health and Safety/Locked (3280.20/3280.133(4))

During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2026, medication was accessible in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen. Also in the kitchen, knives were accessible to the children in an unlocked drawer. The children would have to go through the kitchen to get to the outdoor play space and diapering area. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Correction: Removed medication. Locked knives up. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED/Two written references (3280.35(1)/3280.192(5))

Staff 1 did not have two letters of reference or proof of education on file. Requirement: A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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: Obtained letters of reference and high school diploma. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3280.69(a))

During the renewal inspection on 2/25/2026, the hot water temperature measured at 122 degrees in the bathroom. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Hot water measured at 93 degrees before certification representative left. Plumber fixed it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Door opens in at landing (3280.91(c))

It was observed during the renewal inspection on 2/25/2026 that the door leading to the basement entered directly into a stairwell. There is no landing beyond the door. Requirement: If a door or doorway opens or exits directly into a stairwell and if there is no landing beyond the door or doorway, the door shall be restricted from opening or shall be removed and a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell shall be erected. Correction: Will put lock on door. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

CPSL information (3280.192(4))

Staff 1 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Requirement: 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: Will sign disclosure statement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3280.75(c))

The first aid kit was missing rubber gloves and tweezers. 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: I will obtain rubber gloves and tweezers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3280.76)

The bolts on the outside fence were uncovered. 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: I will flip bolts around if no bolt covers are found. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3280.102(c))

There was a swing outside that was not embedded. No instructions were provided to state that the swing did not need to be embedded. Requirement: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Correction: I will throw swing out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mixed age levels (3280.52(c))

During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/27/2025, it was observed that there were six children in care and one staff 1 caring for them. The youngest child in care was 1 and 8 months old. As a result, the facility was out of ratio. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). Correction: I fixed the ratio yesterday by sending one child home. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Individual Records (3280.191)

Staff 1 did state that in the afternoon, staff 2 works for the daycare. When certification representative requested the file, staff 1 stated that it was not on site. Requirement: An individual record is required for each facility person. Correction: Staff 2 took the file to make copies. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toxic use- no contamination (3280.66(b))

Wipes were accessible in the childcare space. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Correction: Removed wipes. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3280.69(a))

During the initial inspection, the hot water in the kitchen sink and bathroom sink measured at 120 degrees. Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Will lower hot water temperature to 110 degrees. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).