KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 301025

Devices must be compliant (3270.95(a))

On 2/24/26, Cert Rep observed In the Fire Detection Device testing log that the last Detection Device Test was completed 1/22/26. As of this date, 33 days have passed, Fire Detective Device testing was not completed in a timely manner of 30 days or less. 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)). Correction: Director conducted fire detection device test on February 24th, 2026 to correct citation. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Documentation of the state police clearance and child abuse clearance on file for staff member 4 were volunteer clearances. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4-- 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--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Director placed staff member 4 on leave till we received documentation of the state police clearance and child abuse clearance. Staff member 4 turned in both clearances on February 9th, 2026 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the vent by the door that goes outside in the toddler classroom was visibly dirty. 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 put in an emergency work order for vent cleaning from our maintenance team and the vent was cleaned. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the paint was peeling on the ceiling in the pre school classroom. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Director put in an emergency work order for peeling paint in the preschool classroom. The peeling paint was corrected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a basket with teething toys was broken in the infant classroom. The basket was removed during the inspection. 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: The infant teachers corrected this on site by removing the basket during the inspection Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Promote development (3270.111(c))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 was yelling at children in a harsh tone and telling them to "get away from him, you're causing issues" and "that's enough, stop talking". Requirement: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Correction: Staff member 1 was written up for using harsh language with students. Director booked a training with STARS coach to teach all staff person how to deal with challenging behaviors in the classroom. The training is on February 16th Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Signed (3270.123(a))

Documentation of the agreement on file for child 4 was not signed by the operator. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: This was corrected on site. Director signed the agreement for child 4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, did not include the address of the physician/medical care. This was corrected on 1/29/26. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Director reached out to the parent of child 1 to complete the missing physician/medical care information on the child's emergency contact. This was corrected by the parent on January 29th Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2 and child 4, did not include the release person's address. This was corrected on 1/29/26 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 reached out to the parent of child 2 and child 4 to complete the missing information of each child's emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was 20 children in the pre school classroom but only had 16 emergency contact forms in the child care space. This was corrected during the inspection. 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: This was corrected on site. The missing emergency contact forms were put in the preschool classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

Documentation of the emergency contact information and agreement was not updated in a 6 month period for child 2, child 3 and child 4. This was corrected on 1/29/26. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: Director reached out to the parents of child 2, child 3 and child 4 to review and update their emergency contact information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene (3270.134(a)/3270.152)

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the staff members in the Discovery Pre School classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch and the children did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. Correction: Director had all staff person's retook the CACFP training and signed read and signed the handwashing guidelines and procedures before and after diapering and before and after meals Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5))

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 3, did not include an exam of communicable diseases or and assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Director requested staff member 3 to get a new physical done by PCP to complete the adult health assessment. A new physical was completed and turned in on Feb 3rd. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transportation First Aid Kit (3270.178)

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the green van's first aid kit did not include a bottle of water. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. Correction: This was corrected on site. A bottle of water was added to the first aid kit in the green van. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. were not on file for staff member 2 and staff member 4. 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: Director reached out to staff member 2 and staff member 4 to provide a reference letter from a non family member stating their suitability to work in child care. Staff member 2 and 4 have turned in references. Management has reached out to both reference to verify hours Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/HS/GED + 2 yrs (3270.36(b)/3270.36(b)(5))

Documentation of two years' experience was not on file for staff member 2. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Director reached out to staff member two to request documentation of two years' experience from a former co worker or boss. Staff member two sent an email from a worker. Director has reached out to the reference to verify/confirm hours for staff member 2 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

During the time of the unannounced monitoring, it was observed that paint was peeling on the mint color wall in the preschool classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: This was corrected during the inspection. Director places a work order to get the classroom wall with peeling paint repainted Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked (3270.133(4))

During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that medication for child 1 in the preschool classroom was observed within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Correction: Medication was stored in the lock cabinet by facility staff during the inspection. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that children's hands were not washed after a diaper change in the infant classroom. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Director ensured that all the Infant staff read the handwashing guide. Infant staff signed the handwashing guide and the document was kept in their file Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child (3270.20(a)(1))

Child 1 obtained medical care at the emergency room and it was not reported to the regional office within 24 hours. Requirement: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. Correction: Director reported incident to Risk. Director will ensure to follow up with family and ask what medical facility the child is taken to. Any emergency room visits will be reported to regional office within 24 hours. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contact parent/keep record (3270.132(a))

Child 1 suffered a medical emergency, and the childcare center called the director instead of calling 911. Requirement: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: All facility staff members must complete the Better Kid Care Training called "911: Responding to Medical Emergencies" Correction: All facility staff members will complete the Better Kid Care training "911: Responding to Medical Emergencies" Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

Documentation of reviewing the emergency evacuation plan annually was not on file. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Director reviewed and updated the emergency plan. The plan was documented in writing date of review and placed on file in the facility Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

Documentation of a yearly evaluation was not on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 4, and staff member 5. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Director conducted yearly evaluations for staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 from January 15-17th. Director also shared evaluation report with staff persons. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

65º F minimum (3270.70(a))

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the school age classroom was 63 degrees Fahrenheit. This was corrected during the inspection. Requirement: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. Correction: Director corrected the temperature on site by adjusting the thermostat. Director contacted maintenance to set up a code for the thermostat so employees do not get to adjust it without permission from management. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Glass (3270.81)

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there wasn't a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass in the 2 year old classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. 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: The lead teacher in the 2year old classroom corrected this on site. She printed out theme related double sided pictures to place on the glass portion of the door. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).