HAPPY FACES CHILDRENS CENTER

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

The most recent acceptable pediatric first aid & CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #3 was expired. A more recent (current) first aid/CPR training was documented, but was not an approved curriculum or conducted by a PQAS instructor. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: In order to correct that employee #3 did not have the PQAS certified First Aid and CPR class was to enroll for the class. The class is scheduled for January 8th which is the earliest I could get scheduled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed after their start date. The current child abuse clearances on file for Facility Persons #6, #9 and #10 were each completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance. The current NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance. 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. Correction: The plan of correction for late clearances is to have all the clearances up to date. All clearances from all staff persons are currently up to date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

Facility Persons #1, #4 and #5 were classified as assistant group supervisors based on completion of international degrees. None of the international degrees/certificates on file were accompanied by a U.S. equivalency completed by an accredited agency. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The Director will put the teachers as Aide's until the Foreign Evaluation is completed. The staff have been given the correct form to apply. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

There was hand sanitizer in a backpack in reach of children on a bench in preschool outdoor playspace. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: To correct this the hand sanitizer was moved out of the playground and out of the reach of the children. The sanitizer was placed on the opposite side of the fence. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Heat Source (3270.71)

There was a hot plate/electric skillet in use on the counter in the kitchen/lunchroom accessible to children having lunch in the room. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: To correct this the owner shut off the skillet and let it cool before allowing the children in the next group come to lunch. The skillet remained off during the kid's eating times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

There was first aid kit in a backpack in reach of children on a bench in preschool outdoor playspace. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The provider's plan of correction was to take the excursion bag with the first aid kit out of the playground and hang it on the other side of the fence. All staff were notified to make this correction. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

There was peeling paint/damaged plaster in the older toddler restroom behind the changing table and plastic drawer units. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The plaster behind the changing table was covered with duct tape to protect the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

There was a bag of balloons in a low drawer in the older toddler room, in reach of children placing objects in their mouths. 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 plan of correction will be to remove balloons from the toddler room. The balloons were removed right away. The director went over with staff about the safety of objects that toddlers would want to put in their mouths and the importance of keeping them out of reach of toddlers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

There was no child service report completed and a copy given to the parent on file for child #2, attending more than 6 months. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: To correct this the Pre-k teacher wrote up a child service report for child #2 and asked the parent to sign the paper and placed it in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

There was no health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form on file for child #1. 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: The plan to fix the policy number on the emergency contact form was to write the number and make a copy of the insurance card and place it in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB (3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2))

The health assessments & TB test results on file for Facility Persons #2 and #4 were completed after their respective start dates. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Correction: The corrections were to make sure that the staff has their doctor's form completed before they begin working at Happy Faces. The correction was completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Menus (3270.165)

The menu was not posted a week in advance. Requirement: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Correction: To correct the menu not being posted on time the director emailed out the updated menu and hung the updated menu. The menu is up and sent out and the parents will receive the menu when due. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease (3270.151(c)(3))

The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction: The plan to correct the health assessment missing box was to have the employee have the doctor correct the box. The form was to be completed and is currently completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/23/25: There was a crib in use in the Infant Room with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides due to placement of a chair and a carseat on either side of the crib. 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: The carseat was placed under the crib and the chair was moved further away from the crib to allow for 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

Facility Person #1 was observed caring for 4 children unsupervised in the infant room. There was no documentation on file indicating that Facility Person #1 has completed the required pediatric first aid & CPR training. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: The Director made a copy of staff person #1 training and placed the certificate in the staffs file. The staff member has completed the training. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The current mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #2 was documented as completed on 3/23/25, more than 60 months after the prior mandated reporter training completed on 3/11/25. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: The staff member completed the course and the certificate was placed in the file. The director made sure the class was complete. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

There was no documentation education on file for Facility Person #1, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor with documentation of at least 2 years of child care experience on file. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff member #1 went out to her high school to pick up the transcripts the following day. The transcripts have been placed in the teachers file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

40 square feet wall-to-wall (3270.61(c))

At approximately 2:40 PM, there were 28 children receiving care in Room 5 (Preschool) which has a measured maximum capacity of 27 children. Requirement: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. Correction: The classroom number was noted and the teachers moved accordingly. The teachers we told to bump over to the next room when the room hits capacity. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

There was an area of damaged plaster on a corner of a wall in the Pre-K room, near the restroom. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The Owner/Director plan to have the wall replastered and sanded. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

There was a crib in use in the infant room with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. 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: The teacher removed the equipment away from the sides of the crib and the director reminded the staff that when they need to move equipment away it needs to be away from cribs. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Pre-K room. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: The plan to correct the thermometer missing is to replace the refrigerator with a new one and check it often to make sure it is there. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

At approximately 2:25 PM, Facility Person #1 was supervising 4 infants in the Infant room. Facility Person #1 was seated in a chair with their back to two of the children resting in cribs, unable to see them. There were no other staff persons in the room during this time. 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 Director had the teacher turn the chair to be able to visibly be able to see all infants at a proper view. The teacher will have proper supervision at all times and make sure their view is not obstructed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant sleep position (3270.119)

There was an infant observed asleep in a swing in the infant room, not placed in the position recommended by the AAP. Requirement: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. Correction: To correct this the Owner moved the baby to their crib and talked to the teacher about how they are required to move the infant from a swing and placed in their crib if they are falling asleep. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

There was a children's Tylenol in the Infant room, not labeled with a child's name. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The bottle of medication was taken out of the room. The teacher gave the medicine to the director. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

There was no documentation of any emergency drills conducted at the facility. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: The director was able to do an emergency drill with the staff and kids. The director filled out the form that the drill was completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).