NEW HORIZONS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files of staff #1 did not have the minimum 12 hrs. of annual childcare training that is required. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Provider will have staff #1 take 12 hrs. of training as required. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Two written references (3270.192(5))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include two non-family references. 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: Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the files for staff #1, did not include a verification of childcare experience or education. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1 and get employment verification forms that show childcare experience for staff #1 and staff #2 and put it into their files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee evaluation. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Provider will provide a staff evaluations for staff #1. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #4 is missing a fbi clearance and the three South Carolina clearances. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF #4- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. STAFF #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Provider will no longer have staff #4 working with children until they receive their FBI and South Carolina clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include fire safety training. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Provider will have staff #1 trained in fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include emergency plan training. 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: Provider will have staff #1 trained in emergency planning for the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Professional development certificate (3270.31(g))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.) Requirement: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. Correction: Provider will have staff #1 trained in the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Safe routes posted (3270.171(c))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no pickup and drop off procedures posted. Requirement: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction: Provider will post the facility pick up and drop off procedures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was chipped paint on the blue tugboat in the outdoor play area. 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: Provider will remove the blue tugboat from the outdoor play area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of experience. Staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 file did not include verification of education 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: Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 and employment verification for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 and put it into their files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include mandated reporter training. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Provider will ensure that staff #1 completes mandated reporter training and places a copy in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and there was no documentation showing the review or updates to the emergency plan. Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Provider will document the annual review and updates of the emergency plan and keep a record on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

On file at facility (3270.18(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of liability insurance Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: Provider will get current liability insurance and always keep proof of coverage on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations. 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: Provider will update the emergency plan to include the continuity of operations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the file did not include an emergency drill log. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Provider will conduct an emergency drill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31(f)(10))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction: Provider will ensure that staff #1 completes the pediatric CPR & first aid training and place the record of the training in the staff's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(1))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include an emergency plan. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for 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. Correction: Provider will create an emergency plan for the facility, put a copy in the facility files and post in a conspicuous place for parents to view. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Provider will have staff #1 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in the staff file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).