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Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 1-13-26 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff person #3 has now has all preservice training and will stay in compliance and renew before dates of training become invalid. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 5-6-20 and 6-25-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff person #4 has updated Mandated reporter training and will ensure that it does not exceed the maximum of 60 months before renewing. Staff person #4 is a facility person that carries the center file with them from location to location. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: The file for child #1 will now use the current health assessments date and the next physical due will not exceed 12 month from that date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. 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: The file for Child #1 now contains a health assessment form that states that the child appears to be free from communicable or contagious disease that was sign by the child's pediatrician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

The files for staff person #1 and #2 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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. Correction: Both staff persons #1 and #2 have current health assessments on file and available for review. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exam communicable disease (3270.151(c)(3))

The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction: Staff person #2 return to [their] physician's office and had the health assessment properly completed. The center Director emailed the proof of the correct physical form to our Center Licensing Representative on 1/23/2026 and a copy is available for review in the staff persons file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(a)/3270.131(e))

The file for child #2 lacked an initial health assessment and immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment and immunization record. The file for child #3 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. 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. 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: Both children now have health assessments in their child files. The most recent exam date will be used to determine when the next health assessment is due . Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

On 7-16-25 at approximately 11:22 a.m., staff person #1 was observed in the kitchen at the end of the back hallway, and there were 7 preschoolers that were sitting in the hallway alone without a staff person present in the hallway. Staff person #1 could not see all of the children in the hallway while they were in the kitchen getting food out of the oven for lunch. 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. Correction: Staff person #1 was terminated from their position at the center and the company and is not eligible for rehire. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

On 7-16-25 at approximately 11:04 a.m., staff person #1 answered the door with 1 preschool child, and staff person #2 was left in the preschool room with 13 preschoolers resulting in staff person #2 being out of ratio. On 7-16-25 at approximately 11:22 a.m., staff person #1 was observed in the kitchen at the end of the back hallway, and there were 7 preschoolers that were sitting in the hallway alone without a staff person present in the hallway, resulting in a 0 to 7 staff to child ratio. Staff person #1 could not see all of the children in the hallway while they were in the kitchen getting food out of the oven for lunch. Requirement: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Correction: Staff person #1 was termed as an employee at the center and from the company. Staff person #1 is not eligible for rehire. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

On 7-16-25 at approximately 11:22 a.m., staff person #1 was observed in the kitchen at the end of the back hallway, and there were 7 preschoolers that were sitting in the hallway alone without a staff person present in the hallway. Staff person #1 could not see all of the children in the hallway while they were in the kitchen getting food out of the oven for lunch. 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. Correction: Staff person # 1 was terminated from their position from the center and company and is not eligible for rehire. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4-27-20. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5-12-20. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Both staff persons #1 and #2 were supervised by and AGS until verification of their mandated reporter training was supplied. Inspection: Allocated 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. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 4-27-20. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5-12-20. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff persons #1 and #2 were supervised by an AGS until they both completed their mandated reporter training. 5/29/2025 for staff person #1 and 5/31/2025 for staff person #2. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

In the front toddler room, there was one area with peeling paint on the far blue wall near the front of the room. In the preschool room, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the left wall in the back hallway near the bathrooms. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The area with the peeling paint was covered with a decorative covering . Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In the preschool room, there was a fabric climbing block that had a tear in the fabric that exposed the foam inside. 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 fabric block was immediately thrown away. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Hazardous toys and equipment (3270.102(g))

In the infant room, there was a Boppy Newborn Lounger that had been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Requirement: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. Correction: The Boppy was removed from the childcare space and returned to the parent with information about the recall warning. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

In the kitchen, the second refrigerator from the right measured at 53° F and was observed to be storing food that staff said is served to children enrolled at the facility. 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: A maintenance tech was able to fix and area of sealing foam that had kinked up and caused cool air to escape from the refrigerator. Once fixed, the temperature returned to an acceptable temperature and has remained at it . Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

On the outdoor play space, there were multiple areas along the chain link fence that had holes at the bottom of the fence and loose bricks with uneven ground that were a visible hazard. In the lobby on the right wall, there was an electrical outlet with a wall plate that was loose exposing wires that were behind the outlet. 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: The electrical outlet was secured to the wall (on 5/30/25 and no longer has any wiring exposed. The holes along the chain-link fence area are not on CPN property. The center owner is working with the property owner to attempt to make a permeant fix to those areas. In the mean time, the center owner is having the holes filled with children's sand which will eliminate the uneven ground. all loose bricks will be removed. Inspection: Allocated 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 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 5-1-22 but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. 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. Staff person #1 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Correction: Staff person #1 has completed the PA required health and safety for centers and groups. Certificates are available for review in the staff persons file and will be submitted to our licensing inspector via email. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

The file for staff person #2 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Facility person #2 has an updated Emergency Plan Training that is available for review in their file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

In the toddler room with young and older toddlers present in the room, the left outlet on the back wall that was accessible to the toddlers had a prong that was stuck in the top socket of the electrical outlet and was preventing the cover from sliding and covering the outlet. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: The outlet was fixed and has a child proof sliding cover on it to prohibit access to children 5 years of age or younger. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In the bathroom in the toddler room, the toilet had two bolts on the base of the toilet that were protruding up and were a visible hazard. 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 bolt covers were purchased and placed over the exposed, protruding bolts. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toilet and sinks proper height (3270.82(e))

In the infant room with a 1 year old that was walking and able to wash their hands, the sink near the changing table lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by the child after diapering to wash their hands. Requirement: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. Correction: Taller step ladders were purchased along with sink faucet extenders which make it possible for the children to reach the sinks and faucets in order to wash their hands with minimal staff intervention. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed (3270.91(a))

In the preschool room, an easel was observed in front of the exit door leading to the front sidewalk. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: The easel was removed from in front of the exit door and staff were instructed not to put it back in that area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No portable space heaters (3270.92(a))

On 1-14-25, a portable space heater was observed in use in the office. Requirement: Portable space heaters are not permitted. Correction: The center director removed the portable heater from the office area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects (3270.102(a)/3270.103)

In the lobby, there were multiple push pins in the wall/bulletin board that had sharp edges and a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to children, including children who are still placing objects in their mouth. 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The push pins were removed from the lower area of the parent board and made inaccessible to the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).