GPY Pottstown Early Learning Center

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced visit. There was yellow peeling paint located on the hallway walls. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Provider will have peeling paint repaired. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

In child care spaces/Has all items (3270.75(a)/3270.75(c))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #5 was missing scissors. In addition, room #2 did not have a first aid kit. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. 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: Provider will add missing items to the first aid kit and place them out of reach of the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The PA state police clearance for staff person #1 was not legible and did not have the required disseminated date available. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Provider will have staff bring in a legible PA state police clearance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Toxics were on lower shelf in reach of the children. (Corrected on site). Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: At the time of inspection, toxics were placed out of reach. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #9 was in reach of the children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: At the time of inspection provider placed first aid kit out of reach of the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a broken faucet in classroom #6 (bathroom #1). Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: Provider will have someone come to repair the broken faucet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a table blocking the exit door in classroom #2. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: Provider will have the table removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a changing table mat torn and in poor condition being used for toddlers. Requirement: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Correction: Provider will order a new changing table mat. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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: Provider will have parents complete missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

Certification representative conducted an investigation. Witnesses confirmed that staff person #1 picked up the bottle and gave child #1 the remainder of a bottle of breastmilk that did not belong to the child. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Provider completed a write up for the staff person however staff person resigned from their position at the facility. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were bottles not labeled in the young toddler and older toddler rooms. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Provider will have staff label all bottles. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #3 did not include an initial health assessment. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Provider will have parents bring in an initial 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/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3270.182(5)/3270.182(6))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or transportation and walking excursions. 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: Provider will have parents sign parental consent on the emergency contact forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs (3270.182(3)/3270.182(4))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of medications or special dietary needs. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction: Provider will have parents sign parental consent on the emergency contact forms. 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))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include a signed fee agreement. In addition, the record for child #4 needed an updated emergency contact form and fee agreement. 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: Provider will have parent's complete emergency contact forms and fee agreements at the time of enrollment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the infant cribs were side by side and did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Two of the cribs had a baby inside. (Corrected on site). 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: At the time of inspection, provider separated the cribs. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not have an updated annual evaluation. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Provider will complete annual evaluations for staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).