BLESS THE CHILDREN ACADEMY LLC

2026

1. Medium risk7/1/2026

   Immediate access (3270.24(a))

   On 6/16/26 a 30-day renewal notification was sent to facility person #1 that included a request for availability. Facility person #1 responded on 6/23/26 that the only date that the center would be closed was 7/3/26. Certification representative replied to the email on 6/23/26 and acknowledged the blackout dates provided. On 6/26/26, certification representative re-sent the 30-day renewal notice as a reminder. On 7/1/26, certification representative arrived at the facility at 9: AM, attempting to conduct a renewal inspection, there was no answer at the door after multiple knocks and ringing of the doorbell. Requirement: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. Correction: A staff person will provide to agents of the department immediate access to the facility, children, and records. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/6/2026
2. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   It was observed in the infant and afterschool classrooms that there were plug-in air fresheners in reach of the children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Plug-ins were removed. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/25/2026
3. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

   In child care spaces (3270.75(a))

   It was observed at the time of the inspection that the infant, toddler, and afterschool spaces did not have first aid kits. (Corrected on site.) Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: First aid kits were placed in each childcare space. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/25/2026
4. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

   Has all items (3270.75(c))

   It was observed that the first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not have a pair of tweezers. (Corrected on site.) Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/25/2026
5. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   It was observed that third toilet in the bathroom had a seat with chipping paint and did not fit correctly. (Corrected on site.) 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: Toilet seat was replaced. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/25/2026
6. Medium risk3/25/2026

   Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

   At the time of the initial inspection the fire detection system was not in working order. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire detection system was not in working order at the time of testing. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/25/2026
7. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

   Emergency plan (3270.27(f))

   It was observed that the facility had not sent their plan to the local municipality. (Corrected on site.) Requirement: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: Emergency plan was sent to local municipality. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/25/2026