STEEPLE KIDS

Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance (20.71(a)(7))

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, health assessments of staff persons #1, #3, and #6 were submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician offices, it was confirmed that the health assessments for these staff members had not been completed by those offices. Based on this verification, all three submitted health assessments have been determined to be fraudulent. Requirement: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. Correction: Provider will request new physicals from staff person 1,3 and 6. Provider will call the doctor's offices to confirm that physicals were completed by their offices. Provider will give each staff person until 2/20/2026 to complete. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, file of facility person #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals 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: Two written letters of reference have been requested and received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, file of staff person #2 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022. In addition, file of facility person #7, who is a volunteer, did not include written verification of emergency plan 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. Correction: Staff person #2 had the 10-hour PA Health & Safety training, however never had the 1-hour update. It is no longer available on the PD Registry. Staff person #2 instead has taken the 2-part, 6-hour training. Part 1 was taken on 1/23/26, part 2 was taken on 2/4/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, written verification that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed in staff person #2's file. File of facility person #7 did not include written verification that facility person #7 was trained in emergency plan. 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: All employees have Emergency Plan Training prior to starting employment, staff person #2 did as well. It was found in another part of her file, not with licensing documentation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10))

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, staff person #3 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. File of staff person #3 included only online portion of Pediatric First aid and CPR training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 2/5/26 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Provider will request in person documentation of CPR/First Aid Verification from staff person. If staff person does not have CPR/First Aid, provider will schedule a training within one week and staff person will not be permitted to work until completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, file of staff person #5, who is not a provisional hire, did not include child abuse clearance from the state in which staff person #5 resided within the last 5 years. in addition, file of facility person #7 did not include NSOR clearance and Disclosure statement. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person # 5 must be removed from child care position by close of business. Maryland child abuse clearance must be obtained before facility person #5 may resume a child care position. Facility person #7 must be removed from routine interaction with children until NSOR clearance will be obtained. Correction: Staff person #5 may not work in the classroom until out of state clearances are received. Provider to request out of state clearances from staff person ASAP. Staff person #7 may not volunteer until NSOR is received. 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))

At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #1, #3, and #6 did not have current health assessments. 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: Provider to request current staff health assessments from staff person 1, 3, and 6. Staff persons will not be permitted to return to a classroom until health assessments are received. Provider to give until 2/20/2026 to receive. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5))

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, a health assessment on file for Staff #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Provider to request staff person 4 get another physical with verification from CRNP or doctor to show that she does not have communicable diseases and that she is suitable to work in child care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age (3270.192(2)(i))

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, record of facility person #7 did not include verification of age. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. Correction: Provider to request photo identification with age verification from facility person (volunteer) Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

At the time of renewal inspection on 1/22/26, file of staff person #4 did not include verification of education. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider to request high school diploma from staff person 4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

At the time of the inspection on 5/15/25, record of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals 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: Two written references were requested for both staff person #1 and #2 and received by 5/24/25. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. 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))

At the time of the inspection on 5/15/25, file for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. 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: Staff person #2 was instructed to make a dr. appointment for her physical and TB test. She went on 5/26/25. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of the inspection on 5/15/25, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff applied for state police, child abuse and sex offender registry check from the state of Viriginia in which staff #1 resided within the last 5 years. 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: A request was made on 5/19/25 to receive VA criminal history and was received that day from staff person #1's former employer. They will also forward a copy of the child abuse clearance as soon as possible. Disclosure statement was signed 5/15/25 (included). Staff person #1 shall not work in a classroom until all clearances from VA are received. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

At the time of the inspection on 5/15/25, written verification that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed in file of staff person #2. 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: Upon reviewing staff person 2/s file, the emergency plan was found with the date 1/23/25. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Excerpt from our parent handbook explaining our drop off and pick up procedures was emailed to our local police department. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5))

At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Staff person #2 immediately made an appointment with her doctor to get another p[hysical. Physicals was conducted on 1/21/25, signed form brought in and attached. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #1 to be caring for children unsupervised in Room 13 (One, two, three room). Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety 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. Correction: Staff person #1 has since taken 10 hour training requirement to be left unsupervised with childre. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).