HANDLED WITH CARE CHILDCARE FACILITY LLC

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

Facility Persons # 1 and #3 were classified as assistant group supervisors. There was documentation of an international degree and at least 2 years of child care experience on file for Facility Person #1, but there was no U.S. equivalency for the international degree documented and on file. There was documentation of high school completion and less than 2 years of child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #3. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: staff files for facility persons # 1 and # 3 were reviewed. Required documents for qualifications and experience has been obtained and placed in their files to ensure compliance with AGS and teacher's aid. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

There was an uncovered outlet on a power strip (plugged in) and in reach of children in the Rocket room. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: The power strip was covered immediately when discovered and removed out of reach of the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

There were no tweezers in the first aid kit in the gym. There was no tape in the first aid kit in the Wizards room. 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: The tweezers and tape were put in the first aid kits immediately when discovered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

There were small areas of damaged plaster on walls in the Rocket and Bumblebees rooms. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The damaged plaster was covered immediately with tape when discovered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toilet and sinks proper height (3270.82(e))

There was no stool in the Rainbow room to allow the children to reach the sink 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: There was a stool placed at both sinks immediately Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No portable space heaters (3270.92(a))

There was a portable space heater in the office. Requirement: Portable space heaters are not permitted. Correction: The portable space heater was removed from the facility immediately upon notification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Indoor climbing- protective surface (3270.102(f))

There was no protective surfacing under a piece of climbing equipment in the Rainbow room. Requirement: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment. Correction: Protective surfacing was placed under the climbing equipment immediately when discovered. 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 current health assessments on file for Facility Persons #2 and #4 were completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessments on file. 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: The health assessment for facility persons # 2 was completed on 10/13/25 and for facility person #4 on 2/5/25 so were on file at the time of inspection, but were completed outside of the required timeframe Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3270.131(b)(1))

The current health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after the prior health assessment. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: The health assessment for child # 1 was already on file but was completed outside of the required timeframe. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

At approximately 10:20 AM in the gym, Facility Persons #1, #2, and #3 were supervising a total of 20 schoolagers (5 older schoolagers and 15 younger schoolagers). When asked to identify the children that they were each supervising, Facility Person #1 identified 7 children, Facility Person #2 identified 5 children, and Facility Person #3 identified 7 children, totaling 19 children. It was determined that one child was not assigned to any of the staff for supervision purposes. 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: Remaining child was immediately assigned to a staff person for supervision. To support supervision and accurate ratios, teacher picture tags are posted on the dry erase board. The children assigned to each teacher will be listed under that teacher's tag, and the total number of children per teacher will be clearly displayed. 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))

The facility's fire detection log documented dates 12/5/25-1/5/26, more than 30 days apart. 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: Administration may conduct required safety drills ahead of schedule when a planned closure (holiday, weather, emergency, or other non-operational day) would otherwise cause the program to exceed the required completion timeframe. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

There were 2 mats in the Bumblebee room and 5 mats in the Rocket room, in use during rest time, with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: The piece of equipment in between the 2 mats in the Bumblebee room was moved. Starting the next day, we changed the routine in the Rocket room so they eat lunch outside of the classroom and we are able to use the entire room for rest mats, so they have the proper spacing. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

There was a shelving unit in front of a doorway exiting from the Rainbow room to the hallway. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: The shelving unit was immediately moved away from the doorway and was later replaced by a gate. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

40 square feet wall-to-wall (3270.61(c))

At approximately 1:15 PM, there were 22 children (18 young schoolagers and 4 older schoolagers) recieving care in the Wizard room, which has an established maximum measured capacity of 17 children. Requirement: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. Correction: We will monitor attendance throughout the day and, if the number of children approaches the licensed capacity, we will immediately reassign children and staff to another approved space, such as the gross motor room, to remain within capacity limits at all times. 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))

The documentation of smoke detector testing on file at the facility indicates the most recent the date the program's detectors were tested was 6/18/25. Smoke detectors are required to be tested at least every 30 days, and testing documented. 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: All smoke detectors in the facility were tested and verified to be in working order. Results were documented in the Smoke Detector Testing Log and placed in the facility safety file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Similar Age Level (3270.51)

At approximately 2:45 PM, Facility Person #1 was observed caring for 7 young toddlers in the Baby Bear room. 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: Another staff was sent in the room with Staff # 1 until the aide returned. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

The current first aid/CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #4 was completed after the expiration of the previous first aid training completed an documented. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: staff # 4 was removed from the schedule until the CPR certification was renewed. In the future files will be reviewed quarterly in order for us to establish employees that may be nearing renewal of forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #1, #3, #4, #6, #7, and #9 were more than 60 months old. Facility Person #3 was observed caring for children unsupervised. The current criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearance on file. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their hire date. There was no application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #5. 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 #1, #3, #4, # 6, #7 and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances on file. Correction: Staff # 1, #3, #4, #6, #7 and # 9 were removed from the schedule immediately. Staff #1, #3, #4, #6 ,#7 and #9 were removed from the schedule until UPDATED NSOR applications were APPROVED. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The current mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons # 4 and #9 were completed more than 60 months after their previous respective mandated reporter trainings. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Staff # 4 and # 9's mandated reporting were completed at the time of inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii))

The only verification of previous child care experience located in the file for Facility Person # 2. required for their aide classification, did not indicate the name of the person for which the hours of experience were verified. Requirement: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Staff # 2 turned in an updated verification of hours form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

There was a small area of peeling paint on the wall in the Bumblebees room behind a trash can. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The peeling paint was covered up with painter's tape on site Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

There were five rest mats in use in the Baby Bear room that were labeled with #'s corresponding to names of children listed on a chart that were different than the names of the children who were using them. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: When combining children in another class we will take their assigned mats to the class with them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

At approximately 2:30 PM in the Zebra room, Facility Person #3 was supervising 11 preschoolers resting on mats. Facility Person #3 was seated at a table where they were unable to see two of the preschoolers in the room due to their positioning and the placement of the rest equipment and furniture in the classroom. 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: Another staff was put into the Zebra so all 11 preschoolers could be seen and supervised. In the future children will be placed so they are visible to teacher at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant sleep position (3270.119)

In the Sunshine room, there were 2 infants observed to be sleeping in swings and one infant observed to be sleeping on the floor, propped up in a boppy pillow. 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 teachers removed the sleeping babies and placed them in their correct rest equipment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

The most recent child service reports on file for children #1 and #3 were completed more than 6 months prior. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: child # 1 and # 3 assessments were completed and signed by the parents Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).