JOY CENTER LEARNING CENTER INC

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

It was observed that staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have evidence of written evaluation at least once every 12 months on file. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Annual written evaluations were completed by director and reviewed with each staff person. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))

It was observed that the trash can in the upstairs bathroom did not have a liner in it. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: A trash liner was put into the trashcan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed that the stepstools in the upstairs and downstairs bathroom and in the classrooms of the Llamas, the Rhinos, the Foxes, the Hedgehogs, and the Cheetahs had an excessive build-up of dirt on them. 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 step stools were scrubbed and cleaned. step stools were added to the daily and weekly cleaning list. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

It was observed that staff person #1 did not have verification of education or experience on file. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: Office staff will be responsible for maintaining staff files and ensuring all needed documents are in the file at all times. Missing documents were emailed to inspectors on 6/25/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

It was observed that staff person #1 did not have a State Police clearance or an NSOR on file at time of unannounced visit. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Office staff will be responsible for maintaining staff files and ensuring staff clearances are filed in the correct place. Copies of the missing clearances were emailed to inspectors on 6/25/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant (3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a))

Fire drills were conducted on 3/6/25 and again on 5/6/25, the time period between the two was 61 days. That is outside of the regulatory requirement of at least once at least every 60 days. The fire detection system was tested on 5/6/25 and as of 6/6/25 had not yet been tested. That time period was 31 days. That is outside the regulatory requirement of at least once every 30 days. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). Correction: The director will be responsible to conduct fire drills within the 60 days and the fire detection system will be tested within 30 days. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Restraints prohibited (3270.113(e))

Complaint investigation revealed, during rest time, staff laid their legs and sometimes whole bodies over children who were not resting quietly. Staff were restraining children in this manner as an attempt to get the children to rest. Requirement: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIRED LIS: 1. A facility person may not restrain a child. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity shall arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding appropriate naptime practices. The training must include information about safe sleep and appropriate strategies for assisting children who resist nap time. Following the training, the legal entity must arrange for at least two technical assistance (TA) sessions in the Koala and Llama classrooms. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content and TA prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date of when this training and TA will be completed. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for not restraining children followed at all times (for example a daily naptime staff observation checklist completed by the director). The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist. Correction: We understand that a facility person may not restrain a child in any manner. While the complaint did not reveal any restrain using bonds, ties or straps, our staff, at times would lay a body part across a child to help comfort them during nap time. Due to this violation, the facility person will ensure this does not occur again. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child (3270.20(a)(1))

Facility was notified on 2/26/25 around 9:30AM that child #1 received care in the emergency room. Facility did not provide telephone notice to DHS until 10AM on 2/28/25. This notification was outside of the 24-hour required reporting timeframe. Requirement: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. Correction: The operator notified the families almost immediately, however failed to notify DHS within the 24-hour required reporting timeframe. The operator is unable to backtrack and correct this, however, the operator will ensure that if anything needs to reported it is within the required timeframe. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

It was observed, in the Koala classroom (Rm 105), that there were two areas of peeling paint on the right hand wall (1 1/2" and 1") Corrected during inspection. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The operator contacted the head of the maintenance department to touch up the paint chips. It was corrected during inspection by placing clear tape over the spot. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

It was observed that the Boys and Girls bathroom in the upstairs bathroom did not have a handwashing sign posted at each toilet (corrected during inspection). Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: The operator quickly printed off handwashing signs to be posted inside each bathroom stall (boys and girls bathrooms upstairs). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed, in the Hedgehogs room (Room 225), that there were 9 water-stained ceiling tiles. 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 operator contacted the head of the maintenance to replace the 9 water-stained ceiling tiles. The maintenance crew replaced the tiles sometime during the week of March 3rd. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

Emergency drills were not conducted annually (9/5/23, 10/7/24). Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: The operator is not able to backtrack to correct the annual emergency drills required, however will ensure that emergency drills are conducted annually within the correct timeframe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

It was observed, in the Rhino classroom (Room 103), that there were small plastic bear toys (less than 1 inch diameter) accessible to children (corrected during inspection). Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The operator quickly removed the small plastic toy bears that were less than 1 inch in diameter( from Rhino classroom) to a older preschool classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

It was observed during naptime, in the Seals room (room 226) that a child was napping behind the staff person in the room (corrected during inspection). 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. Correction: The operator and teacher moved the child that was out of sight of the teacher in room 226.so that there was proper supervision of all children Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Given parents in writing (3270.121(b))

The parents of the enrolled children did not receive the facility's supervision policy, in writing, at the time of enrollment (corrected during inspection). Requirement: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. Correction: The operator and administration staff provided the facility's supervision policy in writing to the families of enrolled children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3270.123(a))

The agreements of child #3 through #8 were not signed by the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: The operator created a space for the operator to sign the agreements. The agreements of child #3 through #8 are now signed by the operator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Services considered extra (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7))

The agreements of child #3 through #8 did not specify the date of the child's admission and services which are to be considered as extra. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction: The operator corrected the necessary paperwork for the agreements of children #3 through #8 to specify the date of admission and services which are to be considered extra. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original (3270.123(b))

The parents of child #3 through #12 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in files. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: The operator and administration team work to provide the original agreement to parents of child #3 through #12. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Date of administration (3270.133(7)(v))

Child #1 and #2's medication logs did not include the dates of administration. Requirement: A medication log shall include the date of administration. Correction: The operator had parents of child #1 and #2 sign the dates of administration on the medication logs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4))

Staff person #1's current health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction: Operator sent staff person #1 to obtain a current health assessment to include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

Staff person #1's record did not include verification of the childcare experience required to be unsupervised, yet has been unsupervised. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The operator had staff person #1's record on the correct for to include verification of the childcare experience required to be unsupervised. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (3/4/24, 5/7/24), 5/7/24, 7/8/24). Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: The director is unable to backtrack to correct fire drills every 60 days The director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the every 30 days' timeframe (3/4/24, 4/8/24), (6/5/24, 7/8/24), (10/11/24, 11/13/24). Requirement: 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 director is unable to backtrack to test the fire detection devices every 30 days. Director will ensure the time between the testing of fire detection devices are within a 30 day timeframe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).