Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center

Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(b))

The director did not ensure that a manual test of the fire detection system was conducted within 30 days of the previous test between 03/30/2026 - 04/30/2026. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Manual fire detection testing was done, 2/3/2026, 2/13/2026, 03/04/2026, 03/30/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/19/2026 and 06/19/2026. I will remember that some months have 31 days & not 30 days. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours. Staff person #2 did not have the results of their NSOR clearance prior to caring for children in the older toddler classroom (see LIS code sheet). The NSOR clearance was not on file. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Will only use the one approved 3-hour training under the University of Pitt School & social work with all staff. Moving forward, NSOR will be on file in the employees file before they start in a classroom. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

On 2/13/26 it was observed that there was peeling paint around the base of the sink in the K5 classroom. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The cabinets around the sink will be replaced with a new one in the K-5 room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

On 2/13/26, it was observed that the ceiling around the window in the K5 classroom was damaged from water. 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: Roof is scheduled to be looked at on 3/6/26. It will be scheduled to be fixed where it was leaking around the skylight in the room. The ceiling will be painted and free of peeling paint upon the repair of the roof. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

On 2/13/26, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed Staff person 1 did not have documentation of a FBI clearance on file and no provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 1 may not work in a childcare position until completed FBI clearance is on file. Staff person 2 did not have documentation of a State Police clearance on file. Staff person 2 may not work in a childcare position until completed State Police clearance is on file. CORRECTED ON SITE. Staff person 3 did not have a signed, dated disclosure statement on file. Staff person 5 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 4/10/25 that was not updated until 7/21/25. Staff person 6 had a Mandated Reporter training on file that expired on 4/10/25 that was not updated until 7/20/25. Staff person 7 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 9/3/25. Staff person 7 may not work in a childcare position until and updated NSOR certificate is on file. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Clearances will all be completed or processed upon the first day staff is with the children. Staff 1 was completed on 12/31/24. Staff 2, 3, 5, and 6 completed on 7/21 and 7/20/25. Staff 7 is no longer employed. Staff 1 see attached. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases (3270.31(f)(1))

On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff person #2 had a first aid/CPR training on file that did not state that it was a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. The trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff person #2 will have a current PQAS certified trainer and to make sure it has the word "Pediatric" on it, not just Infant/child on 4/7/25. After she takes the class on 4/7 I will send over the new certificate for approval. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. 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: I called and spoke with the references of staff member 1 and 2. I was able to obtain a more discriptive responce to staff member 1 and 2 suitability to served as a facility person. *See attached. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Date of administration (3270.133(7)(v))

On 2/20/25, it was observed that the medication log for child 9 did not include dates for administration. CORRECTED ON SITE. Requirement: A medication log shall include the date of administration. Correction: We added "as needed" where it was requesting beginning date on the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

On 2/20/25, it was observed that there was damaged equipment at the facility. The counter in the Kindergarten classroom was broken on the corner. The side of the sink in the Ones classroom was peeling. CORRECTED ON SITE. The blue couch cushion in the Ones classroom was torn exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE. The door to the sink in the Pre K 1 classroom was damaged with a hole in it. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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: All items were covered up with tape so no sharp or peeled areas are exposed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

On 2/20/25, it was observed that staff person 3 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file that expired on 12/24/24 which had not been updated. Staff person 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until updated NSOR certificate is on file. 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 child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff member will only work in the kitchen and will not enter any classrooms until the NSOR is received and updated in her staff file. *See attached NSOR for staff person #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).