Altagracia Lara Daycare

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3280.32(a)/3280.192(4))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed staff person #1's FBI clearance expired. It is dated 9/16/2020. Staff person #1's state police clearance expired. It is dated 9/16/2020. Corrected on-site 3/4/2026. Observed staff person #2's NSOR certificate expired. It is dated 9/29/2020. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until the updated clearance is received. Correction: Staff person #1 and #2's clearances were requested on 3/4/2026. Staff came up with an alternate supervision plan. It is understood that the facility has to close if there is no staff available with all clearances on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3280.124(b)(3))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: I will obtain the missing information from the child's parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Insurance coverage information (3280.124(b)(6))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Will obtain the missing information from the child's parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name/address/phone release person (3280.124(b)(7))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the 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: Will obtain the missing information from the child's parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2, #3, and #4's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month timeframe. Child #1's were dated 8/13/2025. Child #2's were dated 5/8/2025. Child #3's were dated 6/28/2025. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: I will have the children's parents review and update the forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Safe routes posted (3280.171(c))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility. Requirement: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction: Posted written notification of safe routes on the parent board. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(5))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: I will obtain the parents signature on the form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated health reports/Initial and subsequent health assessments (3280.131(b)/3280.182(1))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/4/2026 observed child #2 and #4's health reports were not within their timeframe. Child #2's health report was dated 1/9/2025. Child #4's health report was dated 2/21/2025. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report in accordance with the following schedules specified in §3280.131(b)(1-2) A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: I will obtain updated heath reports for the children from the parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3280.166(4))

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed a baby bottle that was not labeled with the child's name. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: I labeled the baby bottle with the child's name. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space (3280.63)

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed construction materials in the outdoor play space including wooden boards with nails in them. Requirement: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Correction: All construction materials were removed from the outside play space. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3280.65)

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed electrical outlets that did not have protective receptable covers in the first two childcare rooms. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: All outlets were checked, and the protective receptacle covers were put back. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3280.66(a))

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed paint cans child accessible in the second childcare room. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: All toxic materials were placed in a closet that is not child accessible. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Heat Source (3280.71)

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed the radiator heater and pipe that leads to it did not have protective guards making them child accessible. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: Ordered a radiator heater cover. Covered the pipes making them child inaccessible. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3280.76)

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed a hole in the wooden floorboard next to the heater located in the first room. 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: I ordered the radiator heater cover which will cover the hold in the floorboard as well. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3280.77(a))

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed peeled paint on the walls in the first and second childcare rooms. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: All damaged paint was fixed. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training chair - sanitized (3280.81(b))

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed the training chair located in the bathroom had urine and feces in it. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025. Requirement: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. Correction: The training chair was emptied and sanitized. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3280.105(a))

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/3/2025 observed a pack n play was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Corrected on-site 10/3/2025. 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: The pack n play was labeled. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3280.105(a))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child. 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: All rest equipment was labeled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility (3280.95(a)/3280.95(b))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed that the facility's manual testing fire alarm drills were not completed within the 30-day time frame. The last 3 drills were conducted on 12/3/2024, 1/3/2025, and 2/3/2025. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. Correction: I conducted a manual testing drill on 3/26/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name, address, and phone (3280.192(1))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed staff person #1 and #2's record did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. Correction: I have included the missing information in the staff files. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3280.166(4))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the children's bottles were not labeled with the child's name. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: All bottles were labeled with the children's names. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3280.131(d)(7))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed child #1 and #2's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: The parents were provided with the child health report to have filled out by their doctors. Child #1 and #2's enrollment has been suspended until their health reports are received. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month time frame. The last date of review is dated from 9/12/2024. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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: I will have the parent review/update if needed the emergency contact information and financial agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted (3280.124(c)/3280.124(e))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care. Corrected on-site 3/25/2025. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. 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 child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: Posted emergency transport plan on the parent board. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person (3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7))

During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent, and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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: Missing information will be obtained from the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).