CYNTHIA K FRANCKS CHILD CARE

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

The file for staff # 1 lacked 10 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/24 to 12/19/25. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: The staff person was given 2 weeks to complete the annual clock hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

There was an electrical cord hanging from a yellow seahorse on the OT room wall creating a shocking and tripping hazard. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The cord was attached to the wall to prevent and tripping and choking hazards. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: The parent emergency procedure letter was placed in the emergency plan and in the child start up packets. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space (3270.63)

On 6/9/26 a group of OT were observed playing in the playground. The playground is missing part of the fencing creating an unsafe area providing access to a parking lot. Requirement: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Correction: We contracted with a fencing company to install a new privacy fence once the new retaining wall is installed at the end of the month. The children are not using the side of the playground where the fence is missing until a new fence is installed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

There was a hand sanitizer bottle on top of a shelf in the SA room label " keep out of reach of children" 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 hand sanitizer was removed from the shelf in the SA room and locked up in a closet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted (3270.66(a)/3270.66(d))

There was a Chelidonium Majus plant considered toxic in the toddler's playground area 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. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. Correction: The Chelidonium Majus plants were removed and disposed of. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

There were four damaged ceiling tyles in the indoor play space. There were two broken metal fence pipes creating sharp edges and a bended fence on back of the preschool/SA playground. There was garbage in the playground area while the toddlers were using the playinground. 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 4 damaged tiles were replaced in the hallway. A new fence will be installed in the playground area. The fence will be installed by 8/14/2026. The garbage was cleaned up and will be cleaned daily. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

There was a cracked blue basket in the preschool room. There was a ripped blue couch with exposed foam in the SA room library area. There were 2 ripped puppets with exposed foam and a cracked playhouse door in the OT room. 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: The blue basket was taped and then later disposed of. The blue couch in the library area was taped at the rip. The 2 ripped puppets were disposed of. The cracked door on the kitchen playset in the OT room was taped. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

During naptime there were four cots with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots while the equipment was in use in the preschool room. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: The cots were moved and placed 2 feet apart on three side. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The telephone number of the physician was obtained and written in on Child #1's emergency contact. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3270.131(b)(1))

The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 4/27/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/14/25. The file for child # 2 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 1/2/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 5/22/25. The file for child #3 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 8/6/25 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/30/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: There is a current physical in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3))

The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 1/17/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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 #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 6/9/26 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. Correction: The child has not attended the child care for over a month now. The child was terminated from the child care due to not providing a physical and not attending. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

There was a Top Care Infant Paint and Fever bottle without the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The bottle was labeled with the child's name and locked away. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Medication log (3270.133(7))

The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication Top Care infant's Pain & Fever for children #5 and #6. Requirement: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: The medication for child #5 was picked up by the parent. The medication for child # 6, the parent filled out a medication log and it is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated (3270.161(d))

There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained lunchmeat. The lunchbox was in a cubby in the preschool room. Requirement: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. Correction: The lunch box was placed in the refrigerator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 3/2/26 to 4/27/26. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: The fire detection system was preformed at inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))

The diaper changing are in the YT and infant room lacked hands-free covered can. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: A new garbage can with a hands free lid was purchased and placed in the YT and Infant rooms. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not operable. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: A new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator in the infant room. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first- aid kit in the YT lacked 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: Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

There is an uncovered protective outlet on the right side of the wall by the teachers closet in the OT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: An outlet cover was placed in the outlet. Inspection: Change in Location Capacity. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

"Based on staff statements, the child care facility was flooded on 1/3/26. Due to the damage caused by the flood, all the drywall at the bottom of the walls will be cut out and replaced. All of the flooring has been removed and will be replaced. The facility is working with a professional restoration company to make the repairs." 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: On 1/5/26 parents were called to pick up the children due to the water main break. On 1/7/26 we called the parents to offer them care at the Penn Hills location after making sure we had enough space to comply with ratio and capacity. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Letters to the local Police chief and the Fire Marshall were written and mailed out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

On June 18 around 8:30 am, Staff # 2 did not claimed child #1 during the supervision and ratio check. 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: We reviewed with the staff the policies and procedures on supervision and ratios. Name tags were made for each child and are being used by the staff, to keep track of the children in their care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

There were 3 cracked bins in the SA room. There was a cracked bin in the preschool room. The red 6 seat buggy was cracked in 3 different spots. 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: The cracked bins in the SA room and preschool room were removed and thrown away. New bins were placed in the rooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first aid kit in the SA room lacked gloves. 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: Gloves were placed in the first aid kit in the SA room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).