SMARTY PANTS DAY CARE LLC

Each child emergency contact person (3270.124(a))

Emergency contact information was not provided for Child #2. Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Requirement: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Correction: The emergency contact form had a person listed for contact, but the mother only wrote the contact in the person to whom the child may be released, not in both sections. This was immediately changed in front of the inspector after the mother was contacted to ask who she wanted listed on the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

Observed an electrical power strip which lacked protective receptacle covers on the counter to the right of the rest equipment in Room 2 used by preschoolers at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: This power strip was recently installed to power staff tablets used for lesson planning. Typically, all tablets are plugged in therefore the safety plugs were not needed. On this particular day, all tablets were in use therefore caused non-compliance. Safety plugs were immediately placed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed broken and/or loose fence wire on the first section of fence to the right of the storage shed in the Upper-Level Outdoor Play Space. 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 fence was damaged during spring clean up when our lawn care company got the mower stuck in the fence. The whole side of the fence from the front pole to the back pole was replaced on 4/7/26 and lowered closer to the ground. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Amount of fee (3270.123(a)(1))

The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The parent wrote her pick up and drop off time in this spot. The director corrected this error in front of the inspector. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(5))

The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: The current plan lists emergency care kits and travel first aid kits for accommodating all ages for a short period of time, not specifically infants and toddlers. The plan lists 3 travel first aid kits and 2 emergency care kits. The current plan does not list specific action plans for children with chronic medical conditions or children with disabilities, rather it is a general plan. I am currently revising the plan to include specific verbiage for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, as well as additional measures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP (3270.131(c))

The health report for Child #1 did not include the individual's professional title. Requirement: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Correction: A new physical form was faxed to the pediatrician's office for completion. The physical form was faxed back on 4/2/25 which included the title of the doctor who signed the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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: The parent of the child added the missing house number for one of her emergency contacts. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

At approximately 1:00 PM on 3/26/25 Certification Staff observed 1 child lying on rest equipment behind a child's table in the Toddler Room which did not allow critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee. 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 are trained on proper supervision as well as where they should position themselves in the room. At the time, a staff member was indeed sitting on the floor on the opposite side of a round 42 inch table, and there was a child on a rest mat on the other side of the table, approximately 4 feet away. The table was slide over approximately 3 feet to allow for better supervision. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

On 3/26/25 observed approximately a 1-inch and a 4-inch crack to the right of the caterpillar's head on the caterpillar tunnel creating rough edges in the Outdoor Play Space. 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 purple caterpillar did have two cracks which nobody noticed as we are just coming out of winter and starting to use the playground equipment. The caterpillar has been thrown in the dumpster as will any equipment in disrepair. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

On 3/26/25 observed children's chairs and an art easel obstructing the 1/2 door that separates the kitchen area and play area in the Toddler Room. Requirement: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Correction: The chairs and easel were moved away from the door. The 1/2 door is not used as it sits less than 1 foot away from a 6 1/2 foot opening into the area. This area is part of a larger area (toddler room) and is all one measured space, as per an inspection with another certification representative several years ago. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

On 3/26/25 observed the sinks in the bathrooms located in the lower level of Building 1 lacked handwashing signs. On 3/26/25 observed the toilet in the bathroom located between the Toddler and Infant Rooms lacked a handwashing sign. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Handwashing signs were present in each bathroom, but they were not right at the sinks; they were on a wall near the toilets, and should've been closer to the sink area. Signs have been moved to the sink area in all bathrooms. A sign was missing in one bathroom, but has been added; toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

On 3/26/25 observed rust on 8 panels of chain link fence from the corner of the building towards the road and on the gate at the front in the School-Age Outdoor Play Space. 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: All fence areas cited will be cleaned and painted. The areas cited aren't areas children use but is in the space which leads to the area we do use. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

On 3/26/25 observed 3 Great Value Bleaches which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bottom shelf of the closet in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. On 3/26/25 observed Claire Disinfect Spray and 8 Febreeze Fabric Extra Strength which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the 2nd shelf from the bottom of the closet in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. On 3/26/25 observed 3 Desitin and Boogie Diaper Rash Spray which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the changing table between the Infant and Toddler Rooms which were accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: All cleaners are stored in a locked storage closet in the toddler room. Staff are required to keep the door locked at all times. Staff had just refilled bleach solution bottles and forgot to relock the door. Staff had just finished changing diapers and had not yet relocked the changing table doors. There is a baby gate on both ends of the changing area which prevents children from accessing this area without staff. Staff immediately locked both doors. Diaper creams have been moved to a locked upper cabinet preventing access. A sign has been placed on the storage closet door reminding staff to relock the door. A sign has been placed on the cabinet door which says "store all diaper cream and sunscreen here". Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring January of 2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Staff person #2 has documentation of completing first aid and CPR on 1/24/25 but it is not pediatric first aid/CPR training; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in Pediatric first aid and CPR. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility Correction: Staff #2 had pediatric first aid/CPR on 1/20/25 with the rest of the staff. The card came back with the training date of 1/24/25 and did not say pediatric CPR and first aid. The facility requested a replacement card, but it had not yet been sent. None of the CPR cards were received until the end of February so the replacement card had not been received before the state inspection. This was no fault of the provider. The correct card has been received with the correct information and is on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Letter to parents (3270.27(e))

The operator lacked documentation of providing a letter to the parent explaining emergency procedures addressing the following: accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises; a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: We did not create a letter for the parents detailing our emergency operations plan, however, we have a page in our welcome packet which provides a brief description of the plan, and we also show parents the plan during the enrollment process and go over it with them. Parents are updated on the plan annually and sign off on it. We will create a letter to provide this information and all updates annually in addition to the signature page. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contact when ended (3270.27(a)(4))

The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction: The current plan lists facility phones and cell phones as methods of communication with parents, however, it does not specifically say when "the emergency has ended and how and where they can be reunited with their children". I am currently revising the plan to include additional methods and to add specific verbiage detailing this information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Contact when arises (3270.27(a)(3))

The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction: The current plan lists facility phones and cell phones as methods of communication but does not extend beyond that. I am currently revising the plan to include additional methods and change verbiage to make the plan clear and concise. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The files of Staff #1, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/26/23. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 9/11/23. The file of Staff #4 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/25/23. 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: This facility believed we were in compliance with this policy requirement as the policy listed signs and symptoms of neglect and abuse, however, it did not specifically say "maltreatment". We have updated the policy to include specific verbiage and included the preventive measures. All staff have had the health and safety updated training and we were already cited for this prior. At the time of the training, something was going on the with the stars registry and our trainings did not show up on the registry unbeknown by any of us. At the time of inspection, it was discovered. Some staff printed their certificates prior and were able to prove they took it, most did not have a printed certificate so we were cited and had to retake it. Apparently not all staff who had to retake it were mentioned in the citation, but it had already been corrected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan/Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f))

The facility created an emergency drill log, but it did not address special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, the total number of adults and children participating in the drill, and problems encountered or observations during the drill. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction: This facility created its own fire drill and emergency drill logs which listed the total number of staff and the total number of children, just not added together. Neither facility created log listed accommodations used or had an area to write for who/what. The facility fire drill log listed problems encountered but not our emergency log. This was an oversight on the executive director. The state fire drill log does not list this either. We will now use the state forms for fire drills and emergency drills to ensure compliance. 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))

On 3/26/25 the smoke detector in the lower level of Building 1 was not operable. 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: Staff conduct weekly smoke detector and fire alarm checks which are recorded on a facility form. Both of the checks were done on Monday 3/24/25 and passed, as seen on the form. A replacement smoke detector was installed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).