Refuge Childcare Academy

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Volunteer person 1 was missing two written, nonfamily references . 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: Volunteer person 1 has two written, nonfamily references on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(b)/3270.181(c))

Fee agreement for child 1 was expired (1-8-24). Child 2 and 3 were missing fee agreements. Requirement: Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. 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: Child #1, #2, and #3 have updated childcare agreements on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

Volunteer person 1 was missing emergency plan training. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Volunteer person 1 trained on Emergency Plan January 23, 2026. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

Volunteer person 1 was missing fire safety training. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Volunteer person 1 received fire safety training on January 23, 2026. Please see attached evidence. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

File was reviewed for volunteer person 1. Volunteer person 1 was missing NSOR, child abuse and FBI clearances (FBI receipt on file) Volunteer person 1 was missing mandated reporter training. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Correction: Volunteer person 1 served as a volunteer from 1/5/26 to 1/23/26 during college winter break. She was released from work after 1/23/26 and has returned to college campus. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

110º F or less (3270.69(b))

The water temperature in the girls bathroom was 113° F. (first sink) Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: Operator hired a licensed plumber to adjust and verify water temperature in bathroom faucet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

File for volunteer person 1 was reviewed. Volunteer person 1 was missing physical and TB 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. Correction: Volunteer person 1 was released from work 1/23/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3270.123(a))

File records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: File records for Child #1 and Child #2 were updated to include an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

File record for Child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals 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: File record for Child #2 was updated to include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).