FLYING HILLS PRESCHOOL

Health information (3270.131(a))

At the time of the inspection, there was no initial health report on file for child #2. Child #2 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). 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: Director requested this information from the family and stated that child could not return to school until we received the health form and vaccine records. Family provided the completed form by the pediatrician the next day and placed in her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 only completed 7 clock hours of child care training during the 1/2025-1/2026 training period. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff person #7 was instructed to complete the missing 5 hours of training, and she has since done so and certificates have been placed in her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Immunization record/Dismissal policy (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3))

At the time of the inspection, there was no immunization record or letter of exemption for immunizations on file for child #2. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/10/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction: Director requested this information from the family and stated that child could not return to school until we received the health form and vaccine records. Family provided the completed form by the pediatrician the next day and placed in her file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 was missing from the Toddler 1 classroom. Child #4 was present in the space. 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: Director copied the emergency contact form from the child's file and placed a copy in the classroom and in the building's emergency binder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Director contacted the family and requested the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and wrote this information on the child's emergency contact sheet. Director then made a copy for the classroom and for the building's emergency binder. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 classroom, there were 10 young toddlers present. Staff person #9 named 5 children that they were responsible for and staff person #10 named 3 children they were responsible for. Two additional children were present and not named. Staff person #9 realized that two supervision cards for the children were missing and that was why they were unaccounted for. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. 1.) Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The Legal Entity/Director must update existing supervision procedures. The policies and procedures must include the requirement for staff to be able to see, hear, direct and assess children at all times. The procedures and policies must include requirement that staff know the names and whereabouts of children in their assigned group, and be physically present with the children in the assigned group at all times. The updates must also include procedures for the staff person updating their tangible system as a child enters the classroom and ensuring that all children are accounted and assigned to a staff person. If supervision polices do not include specific procedures, the procedures will be added. The Legal Entity/Director will submit the updated policies to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files. This date of correction will be when all requirements have been met. Correction: Directors will review and update current supervision policy and provide detailed training on the updated policy. 1.) Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This date of correction is 2/10/26. 2.) The Legal Entity/Director must update existing supervision procedures. The policies and procedures must include the requirement for staff to be able to see, hear, direct and assess children at all times. The procedures and policies must include requirement that staff know the names and whereabouts of children in their assigned group, and be physically present with the children in the assigned group at all times. The updates must also include procedures for the staff person updating their tangible system as a child enters the classroom and ensuring that all children are accounted and assigned to a staff person. If supervision polices do not include specific procedures, the procedures will be added. The Legal Entity/Director will submit the updated policies to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files. This date of correction will be 2/27/26. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 room, the thermometer in the refrigerator measured 54° F. 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: Thermometer was placed in the drawer and is showing the fridge temp as being 44 degrees. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

At the time of the inspection, a blue plastic-molded seat for the table used in the Toddler 1 room was missing the safety strap. 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: Director orderd a replacement strap for the chair. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Glass (3270.81)

At the time of the inspection, a visual strip or other visual identification was missing from the glass door in Toddler 1 classroom. Requirement: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. Correction: Director will purchase visual identifiers for the glass door for Toddler 1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 and Prepper room, peeling paint was observed in numerous areas on the walls. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Director will cover walls with peel and stick wallpaper to cover peeling/chipped paint and prevent this issue from happening in the future. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

At the time of the inspection, the ceiling vent in the Prepper room was not secured to the ceiling and was falling down. 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: Director contacted maintenance to come fix the vent. 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, staff person #1 did not receive the NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate on file dated 1/16/25. Staff person #1 was hired under previous CPSL hiring requirements (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). 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. Correction: Clearance was received and placed in staff file prior to inspection date. 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, the health and safety training on file for staff person #1 was not completed within 90 days of hire. It was not completed until 1/16/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training for staff person #4 was not completed within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 2/5/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Training certificates were placed in file at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

During a renewal inspection on 2/07/25 at 10:06 a.m., Staff person #1, #2, #3 were observed with 14 mixed-age toddlers, getting the children ready to go outside. When the group left the classroom, Child #6 was observed sleeping, with his coat on, inside the cozy cube. The Certification representative found the child sleeping, and alerted staff #4 to come back to the room. At that time, Staff #3 yelled back from the playground "Do we have a straggler?" Staff #4 entered the room and acknowledged that she only observed 13 children entering the playground. Child #6 was left unsupervised by facility staff in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must update their existing tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. Correction: The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must update their existing tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. The director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it mus

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

At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not update the NSOR certificate every 60 months prior to the current certificate expiration date. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate on file dated 1/14/20. 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Director removed staff person #5 from working at the facility. Staff person #5 has completed the NSOR verification form and emailed to RA-PWNSOR@pa.gov. She will resume classroom duties once the clearance comes back. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv))

At the time of the inspection, staff person #12 did not have a transcript to accompany the bachelor's degree on file to determine the major of the degree and therefore, could not qualify as a group supervisor. Requirement: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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: Director was able to secure staff person #12's college transcript to provide proof that she qualifies as an AGS. She will not qualify as a group supervisor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii))

At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #6 and staff person #14 did not include 2,500 hours to accompany the high school diploma and therefore, they could not qualify as assistant group supervisors. Requirement: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Director reviewed references and completed the child care employment verification form for staff persons 1, 3, 6, and 14, who now all qualify as AGS. Director was unable to provide verification of hours for staff person #2 since her previous employer has since passed away. Staff person #2 will remain an aide and be supervised by an AGS or GS at all times until she has completed 2500 hours of child care experience. 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, staff person #7 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training date of 1/29/25 and the previous training date of 7/6/23. 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 person #7 has current fire safety training on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3))

At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care or the enrolling parent's work phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Director has since added the address of the pediatrician to child #1's Emergency Contact form and the enrolling parent's work phone number. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #4, there was no address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Director has since received the address and phone numbers for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and updated the emergency contact sheet to reflect this information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #2 was not reviewed/updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 1/9/25 and the previous review date of 5/10/24. The agreement for child #5 last had a review date of 4/9/24 and not every 6 months, as required. Requirement: 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: Child #2 and child #5's emergency contacts and tuition agreements have since be reviewed by the parents and signed and dated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).