KINDERCARE LEARNING CNT-1405

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include the update disclosure statement that was effective: February 1, 2025. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, 2, 3, and 4 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Provider had staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 sign the correct disclosure statement. CORRECTED ON SITE Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file for child #1, child #2 did not include an updated health report Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Provider will obtain an updated health report for child #1 and child #2 from parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a health assessment or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable disease. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 will obtain a health assessment or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable disease for staff #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files for staff #4 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider will obtain employment verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility for staff #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file for child #3 did not include a health report but did include child's immunizations. 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 obtain a health report for child #3 from the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE Requirement: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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: Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #1. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no updated emergency contact forms in the following childcare spaces: Infant B, Threes, Pre-K, and Two B. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: Provider will put updated emergency contact forms in every childcare space. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Provider will parent of child #4 get a health report signed and completed by a physician stating that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain an updated health assessment (last 5/12/22) CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE 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: Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff #1. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files the files for staff #2 did not include employment verification. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider will obtain employment verification for staff 2 that confirms that they have the required amount of experience for their assigned position and put it in their files Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE 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 the parent of child #5 provide an initial health report and will add it to the file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not include a record of 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: Provider will train staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 on the facilities emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan posted (3270.27(d))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the emergency plan was not posted in the facility. Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: Provider will post the emergency plan in a conspicuous location. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 (last 5/11/22), staff #2 (last 5/17/23), staff #3 (last 6/24/22) and staff #4 (last 2/13/24) did not include an updated fire safety training Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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: Provider will have staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 trained in fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include out of state clearances. Staff #1 out of state clearances for Missouri and staff #2 New Jersey they both out of state within the last 5 yrs. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #1 and staff #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file of staff #3 did not include an updated mandated reporter training. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Provider will have staff #3 obtain the mandated reporter training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. Requirement: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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: Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. Requirement: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #5. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

During the initial inspection, certification representative was doing a facility walk through and there were outlet covers missing in the following areas: Infant A room, outlet between Threes and Pre-K rooms, Threes room and Two B room Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Provider will immediately input the protective outlet covers in the outlets Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency Numbers Posted (3270.74)

During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no posted emergency telephone numbers in the Toddler B room Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: Provider will post the emergency telephone numbers in the Toddler B room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was no soap in the first aid kit in the Toddler A room. Requirement: 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 obtain soap and add it to the first aid kit in the Toddler A room Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were no handwashing signs in the following areas: Infant B, Threes (two sinks and a toilet), Two B (by back door and front two sinks), Two A 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: Provider will post handwashing signs in the following areas: Infant B, Threes (two sinks and a toilet), Two B (by back door and front two sinks), Two A Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3270.123(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the files of child #2, child #3, and child #5 did not include a signature of the operator and the parent on the agreement form Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Provider will obtain the signatures of the operator and from the parents of child #2, child #3 and child #5. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the agreement forms for child #2, child #3, and child #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Provider will obtain the names of the release persons from the parents of child #2, child #3, and child #5 and will add them to the agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Provider will have the parent of child #2 obtain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and add it to the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).