TENDER CARE LEARNING CENTER/BETHEL PARK

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

The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements that were updated late. They were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. They were due 11/2025 and were updated 12/2025. 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: As soon as we realized the child's emergency contact information was past the 6 month update, we had the parents look the information over and had them sign the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Special diet - parent's instructions (3270.133(8))

As reported by the facility, on 1/8/2026, child #1 was given a food that was not permitted as part of the special diet prescribed for child #1. Staff #1 provided this food accidently. Requirement: If a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file. Correction: We removed the teacher from the room immediately and permanently. We moved the [teacher]to a different room with a different classroom. The teacher was given additional training on food allergies. We had a staff meeting and reviewed all allergies that are in our school. We met with the child's parents and they provided us with instructions on administering special diet restrictions. The instructions for administering food to the child is posted in the classroom and in their file. Inspection: Incident Investigation. 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))

The file for staff #1 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. it was due 11/22/24 and was obtained 12/20/2024. 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: This facility person does have a current health assessment. She got it as soon as she realized it was past due. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).