AKNEKA SHARIKA WEE CARE

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

*SECOND VIOLATION On December 15, 2025, a diploma for Staff Person #1 was submitted to the Department. Verification with an outside agency confirmed that the diploma submitted for Staff Person #1 was invalid. Therefore, the file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position in which the staff person is performing. Previously cited on SIN-00277799 on November 13, 2025. 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: Staff Person #1 has been downgraded from AGS to Aide and is not permitted to watch any children without supervision by a group supervisor, AGS, or the director. Staff person #1 provided high school transcripts that shows they have completed 11th grade and entered 12th grade but no proof of graduation or completion of 12th grade has been provided as of yet. Staff person #1 is qualified to be an aide at the center. Staff person #1 will remain an aide until they provide an original diploma, GED or official transcripts which show they are qualified to be an AGS. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Several ceiling tiles in the SA-1, SA-2, and Computer room were observed to be damaged from what appears to be water damage and were not in good repair. Two ceiling vents in the SA-1 room were not properly secured to the ceiling. This is evidenced by the vents hanging from the ceiling. 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: Provider's Plan of Correction: All damaged ceiling tiles have been replaced/repaired. The 2 ceiling vents are secured preventing any possibilities of a dangerous hazard. These concerns have been remedied and are no longer violations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of PA Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of mandated reporter training that was not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification. The file for Staff Person #1 is now current. The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of PA State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearance results after the staff person's first day working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #3 is now current. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. However, the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2 are now current and in compliance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Provider's Plan of Correction: Staff person #4 was removed from providing care until NSOR was received. The NSOR was received November 18, 2025 and filed in staff person #4 file correcting this violation. 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))

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position in which the staff person is performing. 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: Provider's Plan of Correction: Staff person #2 was informed that the proof of qualification was not in acceptable form and asked to provide another means. Staff person #2 emailed the requested proof of qualifications. The document has been printed and put in staff person #2 file which corrected this violation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))

The financial agreement form in the file for child #2 lacked the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Provider's Plan of Correction: Child #2 arrival and departure time was written in file immediately. This violation has been corrected Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The emergency contact form in the file for child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Provider's Plan of Correction: Parent of child #4 was contacted and she immediately provided the missing information. The information was written in child's file correcting this violation. 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))

The emergency contact and financial agreement form in the file for child #1 were reviewed and updated by the parent on 9/3/24 and 9/8/25, which exceeded 6 months between updates. The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for child #3 were reviewed and updated by the parent on 7/12/24 and 10/15/25, which exceeded 6 months between updates. 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: Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. This violation is noted and will be avoided with current and future children who enroll in the center. (See Provider's Plan to Maintain Compliance Below) 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))

The two most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 are dated more than 24 months apart. 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: Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. The violation is noted and will be avoided moving forward with current and future employees. A process is in place to ensure compliance (See Provider's Plan to Maintain Compliance). Facility person #1 and facility person #2 have current health assessments and are NOT in violation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Physician/CRNP assessment (3270.151(c)(5))

The health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to provide child care. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Provider's Plan of Correction: The nurse who performed the physical examination was contacted and informed of the missing approval. The nurse corrected the missing information, dated, and initialed the correction and returned the form. Person #2 is legally suitable to provide care in a childcare setting. The form has been filed and the violation has been corrected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency drill on file at the time of inspection was observed to be dated 3/12/24. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Provider's Plan of Correction: An emergency drill simulating a "lock down" was conducted and documented on Monday, November 17, 2025 Inspection: Renewal. 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))

The facility's files contained documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 10/6/24 to 11/19/24, 1/3/25 to 2/3/25, 3/4/25 to 4/7/25, and 8/1/25 to 9/2/25. 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: Provider's Plan of Correction: This is a "TIME/DATE" violation and cannot be retroactively resolved. A policy is in place to ensure fire testing occurs when required. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency Numbers Posted (3270.74)

Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police and fire departments, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the telephone in the School-Age 2 classroom. 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: The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police and fire departments, ambulance and poison control center were immediately typed printed and taped to telephone receiver for easy accessibility. Any staff that notices a phone receiver missing this information will make the correction immediately and make the director aware. Inspection: Renewal. 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))

Based on documentation of the testing of the fire detection system, the testing exceeded more than 30 days on the following occasions: 4/8/2024 to 5/17/2024 and 6/6/2024 to 7/12/2024 to 8/12/2024. The provider stated the system was tested after the last documented testing date of 9/11/2024, however, it was not written on the log. 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: Due the nature of this violation the it can not be immediately corrected as it takes place in physical time past. However, a plan has been put in place to greatly reduce the risks of future similar violations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written record (3270.94(a)(9))

Documentation of the fire drill conducted on 10/6/2024 did not include the evacuation time or the number of children who participated in the fire drill. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Correction: Due to the specifics of this violation only an estimate can be concluded. The number of children participating in the drill was determined by daily attendance average and checking that days attendance record. The time needed could not be exactly determined but was estimated using similar number of kids and hypothetical location of fire in past drills. Using these factors a number of children and time needed for evacuation was estimated. 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))

The file of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff. 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: The father of child #1 signed the parental consent that evening when he picked up his child. The corrected file was then filed away properly. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

Bug spray and bee sting medications were in the first aid kit and not labeled with a name of the individual for whom the medications are intended. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The bug spray and bee sting medication was immediately removed and discarded. Staff on duty that day were immediately reminded that these products are not permitted in the first-aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

The white paint on the left wall when entering the outdoor play space is chipped and peeling in many areas. Evidence of chipped paint is on the ground in front of the approximately 25 feet long wall. 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: A painter was hired to remove the chipped paint and repair and repaint the damaged wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

The first aid kit in the Computer Room did not contain gloves. 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: Gloves were immediately located from the supply area and placed in the first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).