LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDRENS CENTERS ON FAIRMONT

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Complaint investigation verified that Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 and pushed Child #1 to the floor. During the investigation, facility administration reported that Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the front of the child's hoodie and pushed the child to the ground following a behavioral incident. Child #1 independently reported that Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's arm and pushed the child's head onto the floor. Staff person #1 resigned from employment on the same day as the incident. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: All LVCC Fairmont staff attended a 3 hour in person supervision training on 4/29/2026. Staff person #1 resigned. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, the cabinet under the kitchen sink contained several cleaning agents labeled "keep out of reach of children." The cabinet was accessible to children, and the cleaning agents were not secured to prevent child access. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Cleaning agents were put in a locked cabinet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain release persons' addresses. 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: Emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 were updated to include the release persons' and addresses. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, a sample of staff files was reviewed. There was only one written, nonfamily reference on file for Staff Person #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: Second written, nonfamily reference was added to Staff Person #1 file. 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))

A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Log reflected that smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 5/20/2025-6/20/2025, 7/18/2025-8/18/2025, 8/18/2025-9/18/2025, 10/17/2025-11/17/2025, 1/16/2026-2/16/2026. 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: Smoke detectors detection testing log is current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/2/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The only health assessment on file that was signed and dated by a physician for Child #3 was dated 1/27/2026, which exceeds 60 days from the child's date of enrollment at the facility (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). 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. Correction: Child #3 physical was updated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space. Requirement: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be posted in every childcare space and will accompany staff members on excursions with children. 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))

Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. Smoke detectors were tested on 12/23/24, 1/24/25, 2/26/25 and 3/31/25. There were 32 days between the testing done on 12/23/24 and the testing done on 1/24/25. There were 33 days between the testing on 1/24/25 and the testing done on 2/26/25. There were 33 days between the testing done on 2/26/25 and the testing done on 3/32/25 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: Smoke detectors will be tested every 30 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).