NEW HORIZON LEARNING CENTER

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 took an infant from the outside play space into the Infant room (which is the room closest to the backdoor), leaving staff 2 out of ratio with 7 children ages young toddler and older toddlers, for less than a minute. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: We will ensure all groups and staff are in ratio at all times. Utilizing walking communication for any needed help or changes. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

At the time of the inspection, staff 1 had a foreign degree that was not evaluated to state the American equivalent. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: All foreign degrees will be evaluated to state the American equivalent. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

General Health and Safety (3270.21)

Observed video footage obtained by the police department of the day of the incident, 1/7/2026. Child #1, 2 and 3 exited the van being supervised by their school van driver and entered the facility. While gaining entree to the facility it was confirmed that staff did not see, hear, direct or access the activity of the 3 children inside the location. Child #1, 2, and 3 were then able without being detected by staff exit the facility and go back outside without supervision. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

Observed video footage obtained by the police department of the day of the incident, 1/7/2026. Child #1, 2 and 3 exited the van being supervised by their school van driver and entered the facility. While gaining entree to the facility it was confirmed that staff did not see, hear, direct or access the activity of the 3 children inside the location. Child #1, 2, and 3 were then able without being detected by staff exit the facility and go back outside without supervision. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Correction: 1. Children will be supervised at all times. 2. Staff will receive a minimum of two hours of in person training regarding supervision of children. The training will be scheduled upon approval of the training content by the Regional Office. 3. The legal entity will begin using the checklist to count children as soon as the form has been approved by the Regional Office. The legal entity shall complete this checklist for a minimum of three months from the date checklist is approved and will send it to the Regional Office weekly. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. 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 inspection, Staff 1 did not have their NSOR on file and was working with children. Staff 1 also was missing proof that they completed their Mandated Reporter training and was past their 90-day Pre-service training window. 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: Staff 1 completed their Mandated Reporter training and proof was send to the Cert Rep. Staff 1 also call about their NSOR and reapplied and are currently waiting for it to come. Staff 1 will not work in a childcare position until all required clearances are on file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.82(g))

The chalk around the sink in the boy's bathroom looked to be cracking and coming away from the wall. Requirement: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Correction: The provider will chalk the sink to the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3270.102(c))

The large play area on the side of the building where the imbedded equipment is located did not have enough mulch around the imbedded equipment, roots could be seen. Requirement: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Correction: Provider will rope off the area to prevent children from playing in that area until more mulch will be added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).