PENN GARDEN DAY CARE CENTER

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))

The file for Child #1 (OT) reflects that the most recent Updated Health Assessment was completed more than 12 months after the Initial Health Assessment. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: The new health assessment was in the file dated: 09.03.2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In the pre-school room on the 5 x 5 shelf, next to the children's table was a cracked blue bin with arts and crafts supplies. 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 contents were immediately removed, placed in a new bin and the old bin was thrown away. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

On the post entering the back nap area was a cracked wooden post which was raised posing a cutting 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: The owner's husband already had the repairs started and will be completed on or before the correction date. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The two most recent Child Abuse and FBI Clearances for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The two most recent Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. The most recent State Police Clearance for Staff #3 is dated 08.03.2022 and is designated as a VOLUNTEER clearance. Although Staff #3 served as a VOLUNTEER from 08.31.2022 to 06.03.2024, Staff #3 was hired as a full-time staff person on 06.04.2024 and did not obtain the appropriate State Police Clearance required for employment at that time. 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. Correction: The owner spoke with the employee and the correct clearance was applied for immediately and verified as correct by cert. rep. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information (3270.131(a))

The Updated Child Health Assessments for Child #1 (PS) (10.2023 - 11.2024) and Child #4 (PK) (04.2023 - 07.2024) were dated more than 12 months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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: The health assessment dated 11.2024 (Child #1) and 07.2024 (Child #4) corrects this citation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c))

The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #2 (PS) lacked from the child file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The parents will be called and asked to get an updated physical. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(2))

The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #3 lacked the "Date Fee to be Paid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The date fee to be paid was added to child #3's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

In the Infant/Toddler play space, a play stove had a missing knob with an exposed screw posing a cutting/puncture hazard. 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: Owner/Operator immediately turned the play stove around to make it unusable until her husband can remove the screw. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The files for Staff #1 (01.31.2020), #2 (01.31.2020), #3 (01.30.2020), #4 (01.30.2020) and #5 (01.30.2020) lacked updated NSOR clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: The NSOR clearances will be applied for, application receipts will be added to the staff files and the staff will be supervised until the clearances arrive. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).