KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 5/21/2026, it was observed in the 2-year-old room that all of the children's cots did not have 2 feet on three sides while in use during naptime. 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: Will have staff moving forward make sure that there is two feet on three sides of each cot during nap time Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Employed and present 30 hrs/wk (3270.34(c))

During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 5/21/2026, it was observed that a Director is not currently employed at the facility. Requirement: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Correction: Will hire a new director for the facility. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Compliance/Nondiscrimination (3270.26)

During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 5/21/2026, The facility has not complied with the DHS Civil Rights Bureau of Equal Opportunity renewal inspection requirements, per the DHS Civil Rights denial email on May 22, 2026. Requirement: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514). Correction: Will notify the Area Director and have them submit the required documentation to the Civil Rights office in Harrisburg as required. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No harsh language (3270.113(d))

During a complaint investigation on 5/21/2026, it was found that on 5/1/2026 staff #1 yelled at child #1.. Requirement: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Correction: Will investigate the incident and take appropriate action. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

During a complaint investigation on 5/21/2026, it was found that on 5/1/2026 staff #1 aggressively grabbed and pushed child #1 to sit on the ground. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Will investigate the incident and staff #1 will be terminated if needed. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #5 and child #7 did not include written consent signed by a parent for the facility to administer emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Will have parent sign the Emergency Contact Form giving permission for the facility to administer emergency medical care to the children if needed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #5, child #8, and child #9 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Will have the parent provide the required information on the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the parent's address and phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Will have the parent complete the necessary information on the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Will have the parent provide the phone number for the doctor and will put it on the Emergency Contact Form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's name, birth date (3270.124(b)(1))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for child #1was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the child's birth date. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. Correction: Will add the child's birthdate to the Emergency Contact Form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #1, child #3, child #4, child #6, and child #8 were viewed and did not contain an admission date on the Financial Agreement. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: Will add the admission date to each Financial Agreement Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, upon request for staff person # 1 to name the children in their assigned group, staff #1 could not identify which specific children were in their primary care group of children. 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: Will create primary cards to be worn by staff daily around their neck so they know the primary care group. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, it was observed in the 1 yr old room that a cubby was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Will have the maintenance person anchor the cubby to the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, it was observed that there was a play couch and chair that was fraying in the Preschool room near the book reading section, and a couch in the Toddler B room that was splitting at the seams. 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: Will throw away the furniture and will order new furniture. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, it was observed in infant room B that there was Aquaphor cream in an unlocked cabinet below the changing table and it was accessible to the 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: Will lock the cabinet below the changing table. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for staff #6 and staff #8 were viewed and did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor) Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Will have staff obtain the required education transcripts and documentation to verify their qualifications ae staff and will keep the information in the staff person's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for staff #3, staff #5, were viewed and the required clearances were more than 60-months old. The PA State Criminal Clearance for staff #3 was dated 2/28/20 and the clearance for staff #5 was dated 3/4/20. The National Sex Offender Registry Clearance for staff #5 was dated 3/5/20. The file for staff #6 was viewed and the FBI fingerprint clearance reviewed was not acceptable. (The clearance was a Department of Education FBI Clearance). The file for staff #8 was viewed and does not contain a completed Child Abuse, PA Criminal, National Sex Offender Registry, or the FBI Fingerprinting clearances. (See code sheet for hire date). Requirement: Staff #3, staff #5, staff #6, staff #8 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 1/22/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances. Correction: Staff #3, staff #5, staff #6, staff #8 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 1/22/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #1, child #8, and child #9 were viewed and the release information for child #1 and Child #9 did not include the addresses of the individual that the child can be released to. The emergency information for child #8 did not include the name, address, and phone number regarding whom the child can be released to. 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: Will have the parent complete the necessary information on the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #2, child #5, and child #7 were viewed and the emergency contact information and the financial agreement information were not updated in a 6-month period. The most recent Emergency Contact Form for child #2 was updated on 1/21/25, and the latest date on the Financial Agreement was 3/18/24. The Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement for child #5 were dated 1/7/25 and the Emergency Contact Form for child #7 was dated 1/20/25. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Will review and update the documentation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for staff #2, staff #4, staff #5, and staff #7 were viewed and a health assessment was not completed within 24 months as required. The health assessment for staff #2 was dated 3/2/23, and the health assessment for staff #4 was dated 2/13/23, for staff #5 the health assessment was dated 3/30/23, and the health assessment for staff #7 was dated 4/19/23. The file for staff #8 was viewed and did not include any health assessment. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: Will have staff obtain a new health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the files for child #5, and child #7 were viewed and there was no written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Will have the parent give written permission. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3270.182(6))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, child #1, child #4, child #8, and child #9 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain parent consent authorizing transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Will have the parents sign the Emergency Contact Form to give consent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2026, the file for staff #8 was viewed and did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Requirement: 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: Will have staff #8 provide two reference letters and keep them in their file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))

During the complaint investigation on 10/2/2025, it was found that an incident occurred where child #1 was bitten. The parent was not given an incident report on the day the incident occurred. Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: Will ensure incident reports are sent home consistently. All incident reports have to be placed in office bin. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Review policies and procedures (3270.121(a))

During the complaint investigation on 10/2/2025, it was found that the facility did not follow their own dismissal policy. Child #1 was dismissed without utilizing behavior programs at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, 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: Will contact the parent and reinstate the child to the facility. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).