KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS

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

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and 2 did not have their NJ clearances and were working with children. Staff 1 did not have their required NSOR. 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 child care position at the facility. 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: Staff 1 and Staff 2 will not work in a childcare capacity until staff 1 and staff 2 received their NJ clearances and staff 1 has their NSOR. Staff 1 and Staff 2 have applied for their clearances and are waiting for the outcome. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of a physical and TB test results 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. 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: Staff 1 will obtain a physical and it will include the results of a TB test. Staff 1's physical will be kept on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of inspection, Staff 1 did not have an acceptable verification of education. 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: AES suggested by state licensor was reached out for a course by course degree equivalency and results were emailed to the licensor. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have proof of experience on file. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Experience proof were added in the file of staff. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. 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 the inspection, Staff 3 had a FBI Clearance that was from the Department of Education not the required DHS version. 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 # 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: A new fingerprint (FBI) was scheduled and completed. Results were emailed to licensor. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 did not have proof of training for the emergency plan that was less than a year old. Training date on file was 5/22/24. 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: Anew Emergency training was conducted by the CD (center director). Staff was given the training and training certificate was emailed to the licensor. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

At the time of the inspection, staff 2 did not have proof of completing the required Health and Safety Pre-service training. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: I have requested staff 2 to send me proof of Health and Safety training completion. The certificate of completion was emailed to licensor. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mixed Age Level (3270.52)

At the time of the inspection, multiple sources confirmed that the center has been out of ratio in the morning. 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: Child supervision record (CSR) emailed to DHS for approval. New staff has been hired to ensure ratios are always in compliance. Center director and admin team are working extra hours to ensure compliance. 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 of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 4 and Staff 6 were still missing their NSOR and were working with children, and Staff 5 was missing their FBI clearance and was working with children. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4, 5, and 6-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. . 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 # 4, 5, and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff 5 has received all required clearances, which are included. Staff 6 has been suspended due to a missing NSOR clearance. A copy of the suspension letter is included. Staff 4 contacted the NSOR office and was informed that Staff 4's paperwork was processed on 2/28/25; however, the documentation was not received. We have requested verification. Staff 4 will be suspended until it is received. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 1 did not have proof of annual emergency plan training. Ongoing non-compliance since 2/10/2025. 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: Staff 1 will not return to work until they have completed the Emergency Plan Training. Staff 1 was out sick last week and is currently on leave this week. they have not worked since the last visit. Staff 1 is scheduled to return on 4/21/25 and will complete the required training before resuming work. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 2 did not have proof of fire safety training. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025. 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: Staff 3 obtained fire safety training and have proof on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB (3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2))

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 7 did not have proof of a health assessment nor the results of a TB test. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Correction: Staff 7 has been suspended for not submitting their Health Assessment. A copy of the suspension letter is included. This staff member will not return to work until the completed Health Assessment is received. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.192(2)(iii))

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 7 did not have proof of their education. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025. Requirement: 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 7 has been suspended for not submitting their Proof of Education. A copy of the suspension letter is included. this staff member will not return to work until the required documentation is received. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(i))

At the time of the inspection on 4/4/2025, Staff 3 did not have proof of their CPR training and was past their 90 days. Continuing non-compliance since 2/10/2025. Requirement: Professional development under subsection (f) may count towards the annual clock hours in subsection (e) on a one-time basis. Correction: Staff 3 has not yet completed their CPR training. They are scheduled to complete the training at the end of April. Until then, Staff 3 will be suspended until they complete the training. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.192(2)(iii))

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 5, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22 did not have proof of education and experience on file. Requirement: 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 members 5, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 have provided proof of education, and copies are included. Staff members 16, 17, and 22 have been informed that they must submit proof of education by Monday, 3/10. Failure to do so will result in them not being permitted to work their shift until all required documents are provided. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1, 4, 6, 7, 15, and 18's files did not have proof of 12 hours of annual training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: All staff members who did not have a record of their training hours on file at the time of the inspection have now submitted their training records. Their certificates are included for verification. This applies to staff members:1, 4, 6, 7, 15, and 18. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1 did not have 2 written 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: At the time of the inspection, Staff member 1 did not have written references on file. This has now been corrected, and two references are included. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB (3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2))

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1, 5, 7, 13, 14, 17, and 20 did not have proof a health assessment that was less than 24-month-old and Staff 17, 20, and 21 did not have proof of a TB results. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Correction: Staff members 5, 7, 13, and 21 have completed their health assessments, and copies are included. Staff member 14 has provided a letter from the doctor confirming an appointment scheduled for 5/13/2025, as they can only see their designated provider. Staff member 20 has completed their health assessment but needs to retake the TB test. Staff members 1 and 17 have been given Health Assessment forms and must return them completed by Monday, 3/10. Failure to do so will results in them not being permitted to work. This requirement has been clearly communicated to both staff members. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1 through 22 did not have proof of an evaluation on file. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: At the time of the inspection, staff evaluations were missing from some staff files. All staff evaluations have been completed and are on file. Copies of the evaluations are included. Inspection: Renewal. 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 the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1 was missing state police clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI clearance; Staff 2 was missing NSOR; Staff 4 was missing their NSOR; Staff 7 was missing their Child Abuse clearance and their NSOR; Staff 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 was missing their NSOR; Staff 19 and 20 was missing their Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance, signed disclosure statement and their NSOR; Staff 21 was missing their State Police clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR and signed disclosure; Staff 22 was missing their FBI clearance, FBI clearance and signed disclosure statement. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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: At the time of the inspection, multiple staff members did not have background checks on file. The majority have since provided the required documentation and are cleared to return to work. Staff Documentation Included: *Staff 1 - State police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances completed. *Staff 2 - NSOR submitted; awaiting mailed confirmation. *Staff 4, 14,15 - NSOR received but currently at home; copies will be provided on Monday *Staff 7 - NSOR completed; Child Abuse Clearance submitted. *Staff 11, 12 - NSOR completed. *Staff 13 - NSOR completed but still processing; additional information required, letter for DHS included. *Staff19 - Child Abuse and FBI Clearances completed; signed disclosure statement provided; NSOR submitted, awaiting confirmation. *Staff 20 - Child Abuse Clearance completed; signed disclosure statement provided; FBI Clearance submitted and processing; NSOR submitted, awaiting confirmation. *Staff 21 - Signed disclosure statement, State Police, FBI and NSOR Clearances completed. *Staff 22 - Signed disclosure statement and FBI Clearance completed. All required corrections have been made or are currently pending. Once the necessary documentation is received, it will be submitted to licensing. Staff members who have not provided all required documents remain suspended for work until compliance it met. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 22's file did not have proof of the Pre-service Health and Safety training and CPR training and is past their 90 days. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff member 22's file was missing Health and Safety Training and CPR Training at the time of the inspection. They have now completed the Health and Safety training, and the certification is included. Staff member 22 is scheduled to attend a CPR training in April at Kinder Care Learning Center. (Staff 22 will be supervised at all times when around the children.) A certificate of completion will be provided and filed upon completion. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 15's files did not have proof of 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: Three (4) staff members who previously did not have a record of their Emergency Plan (fire safety) training on file at the time of the inspection have now completed their training. Their certificates are included for verification (staff:5, 8, 10, and 15). Four (5) staff members still need to complete the training (staff: 1, 2, 6, 11, and 13). They are scheduled to complete it by 3/10; otherwise, they will not be permitted to work their next shift. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

At the time of the inspection, after reviewing the files, Staff 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19, 20, 21, and 22 did not have proof of annual 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: All staff members who did not have a recorded Emergency Plan training on file at the time of the inspection have now completed their training. Their certificates are included for verification. This applies to staff 2,3,6,10,11,14,19,20, 21, and 22. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).