LITTLE RASCALS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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

The file for staff #3 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness. The file for staff #5 contained an invalid state police clearance which lacked the dissemination date. The clearance was requested 9/16/25. 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 disclosure statement for staff #3 was signed by a witness on 1/28/26. The correct state police clearance w/dissemination date was printed and filed for staff #5 on 1/28/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii))

The file for staff #1, designated on the staff data sheet as the director, did not include documentation of the qualifications required for the position. The degree on file lacked the course of study and transcripts were in the file. The file for staff #4, designated as an aide, did not include documentation of the qualifications required for the position. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Transcripts for staff #1 were placed in the file. Transcripts for staff #4 were emailed to state rep and placed in staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

The written evaluation for staff #2 dated 12/01/25 was not conducted by the director. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: The evaluation for staff #2 was signed by the director on 1/28/26 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

40 square feet wall-to-wall/Measurement and use of indoor child care space (3270.61(c)/3270.61(h)(2))

At approximately 11:00AM, Room 2 was observed to be over capacity. A mix of 20 preschool and school age children were present but not participating in a program activity. Room 2 has a measured capacity of 14. 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. The capacity established for indoor space may not be exceeded except when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity. Correction: Children were moved to a room with a capacity of 20 immediately. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact information for children #1 and #2 did not include complete addresses for each 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: Parents corrected this on 1/28/26 in the presence of the inspector. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

Small art pom-poms, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, were accessible to children in a plastic storage tower in Room 3. Older toddlers were present in the room. 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: Pom poms were immediately thrown away 1/28/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects (3270.102(a)/3270.103)

Torn areas which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on the back support pillow on an adult rocking chair in the infant room. A toy garage with a disconnected roof top which created a pinch point was observed in room 8. One cracked toy bin was observed in room 8. A split seam which exposed the inner foam padding was observed on a nap mat in use by a child in room 6. A cracked seat was observed on the ride-on Merry-Go-Round equipment in the outdoor play space. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. 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 back support pillow was removed and repaired on 1/28/26. The cracked bin was taped and the garage was glued and the merry go round seat was taped on 1/28/26. The child removed the tape from their mat on 1/28/26 and it was replaced on 1/28/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

Two toilets in the restroom in the toddler hall lacked posted handwashing signs. In the Preschool restroom, a sink in the end stall, designated for staff, lacked a hand-washing sign. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Signs were placed in stalls immediately Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

Damaged plaster and plaster debris was accessible to children along the baseboard under the windows in Room 7. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: This area was taped and covered on 1/28/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

A sink in the rear stall of the PS restroom was not fully secured to the wall. Multiple protruding trim nails were observed on the cubbies in room 8. The wooden end caps of the separating walls of the cubbies were no longer in place leaving the nail heads exposed. In the preschool restroom, crumbling rust debris was observed on the bottom of the stall walls between 3 stalls. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The restroom sink was removed on 1/29/26 and the wall was patched 1/30/26. The trim nails were pounded in and the rust was sanded and clear coated on 1/28/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container (3270.66(b))

An unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning materials was observed in room 8. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: Unlabeled bottle was emptied and removed from the room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

The following cleaning materials were accessible to children; 2 containers of disinfecting spray, 4 packages of disinfecting wipes and 1 container of odor eliminator in an unlocked grey cabinet in room 7. Floor cleaner and deodorizer in an unlocked sink cabinet in room 8. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: A lock in addition to a foot lock was added to the grey cabinet in room 7. The floor cleaner and deodorizer were moved to a locked closet in the room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading (3270.182(6))

The emergency contact form of child #1, who is picked up at their school bus stop, did not contain signed consent from the child's parent for transportation and walking excursions by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction: The emergency contact form giving the facility to pick up the child at the bus stop and giving permission for the child to go on walking excursions was signed by the parent. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.182(3))

The emergency contact form of child #1 did not consent from the child's parent for emergency medical care. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental Correction: I got the parent to fill out and sign the emergency contact form as well as the agreement. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain signed consent from the child's parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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. Correction: Emergency contact forms allowing the facility to provide minor first aid was signed by the mother. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.123(a)/3270.182(8))

The files for children #1 and #2 lacked agreements. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Provider added may provide transportation to and/or from bus stop to the agreement of children who may need transported. Originals were given to parents. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

The handle on one restroom door stall was unattached leaving a protruding screw exposed. The restroom is located in the hall to the left of the entrance. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The handle and protruding screw were removed from the restroom stall door. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

The following medication containers were not labeled for a specific child; Diazepam and Tylenol in room 4 and ibuprofen in room 5. 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 names of the child in room 4 and in room 5 were placed on their specific medicine container. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the complete work address and phone number for the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The complete work address and phone number of the enrolling parent was completed on the emergency contact form for child # 1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the complete address of the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #2 was corrected by adding the complete address of the child's doctor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

In room 1, child #3 was observed napping on a cot labeled for child #4. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Child #3 was moved to the correct mat. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

A loose hinge creating a pinch point was observed on the play stove in room 3. A broken plastic bin containing "Critter Blocks" was observed in room 3. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The loose hinge was tightened and the broken plastic bin was removed from room 3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

Standing discolored water was observed in the sink in room 4. The sink was clogged at the time of the observation. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: The sink in room 4 was unplugged. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

A Swiffer power mop, with the cleaning solution bottle attached, was accessible to children in the older toddler restroom. The mop was observed leaning against the wall in the corner. Children were observed entering and exiting the restroom. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The swifter was placed in a locked closet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii))

Staff #2 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous training certificate being dated 2/07/19 and the most recent training certificate being dated 3/24/24. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: Staff person renewed mandated reporter training within 60 months Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).