KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 754

Emergency Numbers Posted (3270.74)

Emergency phone number list was not available in the DPS A classroom. Corrected on site by hanging the emergency phone numbers in the room. Requirement: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction: Emergency phone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were printed and posted by the telephone in the DPS A classroom during the inspection Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant sleep position (3270.119)

A teacher was observed to place an infant on their stomach in a crib. Corrected on site immediately by repositioning the child on their back after prompting from the assistant director. Requirement: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. Correction: The infant was immediately repositioned onto their back after the assistant director prompted the teacher. The teacher was reminded that infants must always be placed on their backs to sleep unless there is a documented medical exception from a doctor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Information re: special needs (3270.124(b)(5))

Information about a child's disability was not available on the emergency contact form for child #5. Corrected on site by updating form. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction: We updated the ECE on site and made sure the information was correct , per the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

Medical provider and insurance policy information was not available on the emergency contact form for child #4. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: The parent of child was contacted to get the missing health insurance provider and policy number information. The emergency contact form was updated to include the required insurance information and placed in the child's file to ensure the record is complete and in compliance with regulations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written statement (3270.166(1))

Infant feeding schedules were observed to have been obtained verbally for children #1, #2, and #3. This information was then written by staff on the children's info cards posted on the refrigerator. Requirement: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Correction: Written feeding schedules for children #1, #2, and #3 were obtained from the parents to document the formula and feeding schedule as required. 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 that staff was free from communicable diseases was not available for staff #1 and #2. Documentation of the suitability to provide child care was not available for staff #1 and #2. 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: To correct this issue, both staff members were immediately sent to obtain new health assessments using the state-mandated health form. The staff completed their health assessments on January 6, 2026, and the completed documentation was received and placed in their personnel files on Friday, January 9, 2026. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

Two written, non-family references were not available for staff #1. 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: The center has obtained the required two non-family references for the affected staff members. All references were verified for completeness and placed in each staff member's personnel file on January 7th 2026. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Documentation showed a fire detection system test conducted on 12/5/25 and again on 1/6/26, which exceeds the requirement that the fire system be tested at least every 30 days. 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 system test conducted 1/15/26 and documented on the fire drill log. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. According to CR observations and reports by the program, staff person #1 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Training completed 10/1/25, see LIS for Date of Hire. 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: Made sure the employee received her CPR and first aid training. Staff #1 had CPR at the time of inspection -- Noted as late. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Documentation of a completed NSOR clearance at the time of initial employment was not available for Staff #2. NSOR clearance was obtained 9/26/25. Staff #2 is an aide and did not work alone with children. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: when I noticed the NSOR was missing for the teacher, I removed the teacher from the classroom and made sure to let our state rep know. NSOR obtained 9/26/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outside Walkways/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.64/3270.91(a))

During a fire drill, a hose was observed to be laid across the sidewalk directly outside of the emergency exit door. Approximately 5 portions of hose created a hinderance to the evacuation of the cribs. Corrected on site by moving the hose to the grass. Requirement: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: During the drill one of our teachers was able to move the hose so the crib could get through the door, Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

Tweezers were not available in the first aid kit in the transitional kindergarten emergency bag. Corrected on site by adding tweezers to the first aid kit. 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: We were able to provide the tweezers for the first aid bags. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

A portion of the window frame was missing from the window in transitional kindergarten room. Sharp surfaces were observed due to the missing frame. Corrected on site by covering the sharp area with several layers of tape. The windowsill in the transitional kindergarten was observed to have dust and a dead bug in the corners. Corrected on site by wiping the windowsill. 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: We put blue tape over the sharp edge and cleaned the windowsill. I also put in a workorder for the window to be fixed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Include 6 categories of development/Cognitive development (3270.101(c)/3270.101(c)(2))

An adequate number of books was not available in the DPS 1 classroom. Corrected on site by adding more books to the bookshelf. Requirement: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6). Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for cognitive development. Correction: We provided the dps classrooms with enough books to make them available for the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

The Lego table in the preschool classroom was observed to be soiled with remnants of what appeared to be playdough, dust, and dirt/crumbs. 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: We made sure that the table in the preschool classroom was wiped down and not dusty. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Documentation of enrolling parent's work address and phone number was not available for child #5. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: We worked with the parent to make sure they filled out the emergency contacts forms completely. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))

Documentation of written consent for emergency medical care at the time of enrollment was not available for child #3, child #4, and child #5. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: We worked with the parents to make sure all the boxes for emergency contact form were filled out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space (3270.124(c))

Emergency contact forms for 3 children were not available in the infant room. Corrected on site by adding the forms to the classroom. 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: We were able to get the children's emergency contact forms from the office and put them in the child's 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 that emergency contact forms had been updated within 6 months was not available for child #2 and child #5. Documentation that financial agreements had been updated within 6 months was not available for child #1, child #2, and child #5. 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: We worked with the parents to get the emergency contact forms completed and resigned for the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e))

Updated health assessment and immunization records were not available for child # 1. The child's last health assessment on file is dated 5/2/24 - the child's 18-month check-up. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: We had the parents give us the updated child health report and immunization record (Dated 10/10/25). Missing Health assessment noted as unavailable. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

Documentation that the child is free from communicable diseases and able to participate in child care was not available for child# 3. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Spoke with the parents and had them get the paper signed by the child's doctor. The new form is dated 11/13/25. The previous health assessment is noted as incomplete. 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))

Documentation showed staff #3 had a health assessment dated 9/22/25, which was greater than 24 months from the previous heath assessment dated 4/20/23. Documentation showed staff #4 had a health assessment dated 9/22/25, which was greater than 24 months from the previous heath assessment dated 8/23/23. Documentation showed staff #5 had a health assessment dated 8/20/24, which was greater than 24 months from the previous heath assessment dated 4/13/21. 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: Made sure the staff members received their health reports. Staff 3,4,5 had current health assessments on file, but they are noted as late. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency master file updated (3270.181(e))

Up-to-date emergency contact forms were not available for 3 children in the toddler room. Up-to-date emergency contact forms were not available for 7 children in the pre-K room Requirement: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. Correction: We made sure to update the master files and made copies for our classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

Written consent for minor first aid was not available for child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Met with parents and had them sign all boxes that were missing signatures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for DOH): Pediatric first aid/CPR. CPR completed 10/1/25. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Made sure to have the employee complete their cpr and first aid training. Staff #2 had CPR at the time of inspection -- Noted as late. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).