KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS

Toxic use- no contamination (3270.66(c))

In the kitchen, a bottle of soapy water and sanitizer were observed on a counter, where food is prepared. the bottles were next to measuring cups that are used to serve food to the children. ***CORRECTED UPON CITE*** 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: The bottles of soapy water and sanitizer were removed from the counter and placed in a cupboard under the sink. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

An updated copy of the Emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management. Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: Emergency plan was sent to County Office of Emergency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff #4 does not have a current health assessment on file. 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: Received health report and placed in file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No harsh language (3270.113(d))

Certification Representative observed staff #1 point their finger at a 2 yrs old child and said to child "No Bite." Staff #4 shook their finger at the child and said, "we don't bite our friends." Staff #4 used a harsh and demeaning tone as they redirected the child. Requirement: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: Staff member #1 no longer works at the facility. ***Amended: Staff member #1 returned to facility on 1/19/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times /Child's hands washed (3270.113(a)/3270.134(a))

Certification Representative observed a child going into the bathroom adjacent to the Preschool room. Staff #2 and staff #3 were observing 2 groups of children and not all the children in the room. When the child emerged from the bathroom, the child did not wash their hands. Child was stopped by Certification Representative and child was asked to go back into the bathroom to wash their hands. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Staff were retrained on our supervision policy and shown how to monitor all groups, especially when the children are in the bathroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate/Promote development (3270.106(a)/3270.111(c))

The nap mats #2-18 were observed to have worn and cracked corners. 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. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Correction: Nap mats were thrown out and replaced. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, good repair, proper size (3270.104(a))

The child's coach located in Discovery Pre School (DPS) was observed with worn and cracked areas along the seams. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Couch was removed and thrown out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

The toilet and sink located in the bathroom adjacent to the Preschool room was observed to have dust and dirt located on the toilet and the sink areas. It appears as the toilet and sink were not cleaned on a regular basis. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: Bathroom was deep cleaned. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

The paint on the 2 windowsills and the wall located between the windowsill located in DPS were observed to be chipped. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Put in work order for chipped paint on the 2 windowsills and wall in DPS. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

The carpets in booth the Pre K room and the Preschool room were observed to have paper, mulch and other debris in the carpet. When asked how often the carpets were vacuumed, a staff member stated 1-2 times a week. Two floor tiles at the entrance door into the child care center were broken and ruts gouged into the floor. The pour and play surface located in the toddler's playground was splitting at the seams and crumbling at the edges where the pour and play met the lawn. A garbage bag that contained pumpkins and gourds were located on the back porch were children exit to use the plaground . ***CORRECTED UPON CITE>*** 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: Garbage bag was cleaned up on cite. Vacuuming was added to the daily checklist. A work was put in for the floor tiles and the pour and play on the toddler playground. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Promote development/No harsh language (3270.111(c)/3270.113(d))

Staff person #1 has been observed speaking to children in a manner described as "harsh", "inappropriate" "abusive", "belittling" as well as "pessimistic." Staff person #1 was observed telling the children they are "bad". Staff person #1 has told the young and older toddlers they are a "bully" and has said to preschool age children "if a friend jumped off a bridge would you do it too?" in regard to choices made. Staff person #1 has said about one child, "She's just spoiled", "Do I need to put her over my knee?" When told a child doesn't like to be touched staff person #1 said "She's going to have to get over it real quick." During naps, staff person #1 was heard using a loud harsh tone telling children to "get up now" (from nap) to get into line and has been witnessed to yell at the children during nap time to lay down when the children asked to use the bathroom. Requirement: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: Staff person #1 was terminated on 9.8.25. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

The nap mats located in PreK A were observed to be frayed and worn on =each of the 4 corners. The toilet located in the Preschool room bathroom was observed to have rust along the base of the toilet and in the bowl of the toilet. The screws that fasten the toilet to the floor were rusty and exposed as the caps that cover the screws were missing. The toilet located in Pod B was found to be rusty on the inside of the bowl. The screws that fasten the toilet to the floor were rusty and exposed as the caps that cover the screws were missing. The toilet located in PreK B was observed the inside of the bowl to be rusty and black. The screws that fasten the toilet to the floor were rusty and exposed as the caps that cover the screws were missing. 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: Nap Mats will be repaired using duct tape on the corners and any frayed areas. Any with excessive fraying will be replaced. Maintenance requests were put in for each toilet. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During the inspection the bathroom walls in the Preschool bathroom was observed with streak marks behind the toilet from water. The wall behind the toilet appeared to be warped from water. The floor tiles around the toilet were broken and the subfloor could be seen around the toilet. The lighting was dim in the bathroom. The bathroom in In Toddler B has scuff and water marks on the walls and the bathroom lighting was observed to be dim. The Bathroom in Pre-K B was observed to have scuff marks and water marks on the wall. The bathroom lighting was observed to be dim. The Bathroom in Pre-K B was observed to have warped floor tiles around the toilet, a substance was observed behind the toilet but unable to identify during inspection due to dim lighting. The walls were scuffed and water marked. The Discovery Room Preschool bathroom walls were observed to be scuffed and water marked. The transition strip that separates the carpet and tile floor was observed to be placed on the carpet. The area between the capet and the tile, was observed to be caked with dirt and debris. 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: A work order was submitted to our facilities team to have the issues listed in the description taken care of. Measurements were sent of the light fixtures and a team will come assess the work that needs to be done. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster (3270.76/3270.77(a))

During the inspection, the window frames and windowsills located in Toddler A, Toddler B, Infants, Discovery PS, Preschool, Pre-K A, and Pre-K B rooms were observed to have chipped paint. The half wall that divides Toddler A and Toddler B were observed to have chipped paint on the top ledge of the wall and the wall itself. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Work orders were submitted to our facilities team to assess what needs to be completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).