RANGES HELPING HANDS

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3290.22(a))

The Certificate of Compliance posted in the facility was expired as of 6/6/2025. Requirement: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. Correction: Posted current certificate of compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))

The facility's fire detection testing log included the following testing periods that were greater than 30 days: 8/1/2025 - 9/15/2025, 9/15/2025 - 10/22/2025 and 1/12/2026 - 2/16/2026. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Correction: Double check books to make sure test is done on time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))

The files for Child #2 and Child #3 contained emergency contact forms and financial agreements that had not been updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: Forms are updated but not in correct amount of time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(3))

The Emergency Contact form for Child #2 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Checked with parents and they didn't want work information listed. Went and put n/a in all empty boxes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

The most recent Child Service Report for Child #1 was not completed within six months of the previous report (6/30/2025 - 1/5/2026). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e). Correction: Report completed but not in 6 month time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3290.105(f))

There was a cot in use without 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides, due to the placement of equipment next to the cot, and playpen barriers to section off a rest area. 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: My plan of correction is that all kids are in the main area and only a infant will be in the playpen area during sleep time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))

The rest equipment used by the children in care was not labeled with their names, or a number corresponding to their name on a chart. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction: I color-coordinated all sleeping equipment and each child is assigned a color. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3290.106)

There was no thermometer in the refrigerator. 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: Thermometers were put in the refrigerator and freezer. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Posted in area used by parents (3290.111(b))

The daily schedule was not posted in the traffic area used by parents. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. Correction: The written plan of daily activities were posted the day of inspections. It was in a binder in the daycare room but has been moved to bulletin board. . Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3290.123(a))

The agreement on file for child #3 was not signed by the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Child is no longer in care. Left 3/19/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Admission date (3290.123(a)(6))

The agreements on file for children #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the admission dates. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: The agreements on children 2, 3, and 4 was updated with admission date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent receives original (3290.123(b))

The original agreement was on file for child #3. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: Child no longer in care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))

The emergency contact and agreement forms on file for child #1 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: Have parents update paperwork with any change information and sigh. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Within 60 days (3290.131(a))

There was no complete health assessment on file for child #2, enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: Have parent get completed health assessment on child. At time entering daycare they did not have a doctor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease (3290.151(c)(3))

The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 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: Will have form updated at the doctors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician/CRNP assessment (3290.151(c)(5))

The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Will have physician update assessment for person #1 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written statement (3290.166(1))

There was no written feeding schedule from the parent of the infant in care. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: Infant no longer in care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Every 60 days/Written record (3290.94(a)(1)/3290.94(a)(9))

The most recent recorded fire drill was documented as occurring on 12/31/24. Requirement: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Correction: A current file drill was done. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility (3290.95(a)/3290.95(b))

The most recent recorded smoke detector test was documented as occurring 12/31/24. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Correction: Smoke detectors where check the date of inspection. They all worked, Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(b))

The most recent documented emergency plan review date was 2/2024. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Revied and made so updates of the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(e))

The emergency plan was not posted at the facility. Requirement: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: Emergency plan will be put in folder labeled Emergency Plan so all families will see when they come into the daycare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3290.24(f))

The letter to the parents regarding the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding the plans for accommodations in the event of an emergency. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: Will add information regarding the plan for accommodations in the event of an emergency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).