SMALL WONDERS DAY CARE SCHOOL

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

Staff #19 had 11 hours and 30 minutes of annual child care training on file, and not the required 12 clock hours of child care training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff #19 will complete the remaining 30 minutes of required annual child care training by 5/1/2026. Documentation of the completed training will be added to the staff file immediately upon completion. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

Staff #1 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a health assessment on file dated 11/13/25, which was completed after they began working with children. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: The health assessment for Staff #1 is currently on file and up to date. Staff #1 is permitted to continue working as the required documentation has now been obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

During lunch time, infants and young toddlers in the Infant Room were observed with thin, disposable plastic bibs around their necks, and one of the young toddlers placed a corner of the plastic bib in their mouth. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The plastic disposable bibs were removed from use immediately upon discovery. All infants and young toddlers will use only safe, age-appropriate bibs made of cloth or silicone that do not pose a choking or suffocation hazard. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

A child's desk in the 7th Grade Room, that was near the fish tank, had a cracked outlet plate cover on its side. A multi-colored foam block climber in the Infant Room had peeling plastic. The Jenga toy box lid in the Pre-K Room was cracked, creating a possible pinch or scratch 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: All identified hazards were addressed immediately upon discovery. The cracked outlet plate cover in the 7th Grade Room was immediately covered to eliminate access, and the desk is scheduled to be removed from the classroom. The damaged foam climber in the Infant Room was removed from use, and the cracked Jenga toy box lid in the Pre-K Room was removed and discarded to prevent injury. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))

The first aid kit, which was located in a black and gray bookbag in the Pre-K Room, was observed to be accessible to preschoolers who were being supervised in that room. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The first-aid kit was immediately relocated to a secure, elevated location in the Pre-K Room, accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. Staff were reminded that all first aid kits must be kept out of reach of children at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Staff person #4 had a Department of Education FBI clearance on file dated 8/8/2024, which is not suitable for employment in childcare, and not the required DHS FBI Clearance. Also, there was no proof on file showing that the proper FBI clearance was requested prior to Staff person #4 supervising children. During the inspection on 4/13/26, Staff person #4 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children in the Infant Room. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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 person #4 cannot work in a child care position that involves direct contact or routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility. Correction: Effective immediately, Staff person #4 has been removed from all duties involving direct contact and routine interaction with children. Staff #4 will not return to a child care position until all required clearances, including the DHS FBI clearance, are obtained and on file at the facility. Staff person #4 has applied for the appropriate DHS FBI clearance on 4/16/2026. Proof of submission has been obtained and placed in the staff file. Upon receipt of the completed clearance, a copy will be maintained in the file in accordance with CPSL requirements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked/Original label (3270.133(4)/3270.133(5))

During a water activity, an EpiPen for Child #2 was observed in an unlocked Wilkes-Barre Academy bookbag that was labeled, "4th Grade First Aid." This EpiPen was accessible to children. Also, Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol medication for Child #3 was observed in a black and gray Wilkes-Barre Academy bookbag which was labeled, "1st Grade 1st Aid". This medication had an expiration date of 9/2024. In that same bookbag, there were medications for Child #1 that were expired. Child #1 was observed to have a CVS Health Children's Allergy Loratadine Oral Solution medication, which expired 7/2023 and a Children's Loratadine Oral Solution medication that expired on 3/2025. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction: All medications currently stored in students' bookbags have been removed immediately. Expired medications (Child #1's Loratadine and Child #3's Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol medication) have been disposed of according to facility policy. Children do not have access to the expired medications. The EpiPen for Child #2 was relocated to a locked medication cabinet that is out of reach of children. Inspection: Swimming. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

During a water activity, four packs of Insta Kool Instant Cold Compress, each labeled "keep out of reach of children," were observed in an unlocked "4th Grade First Aid" Wilkes-Barre Academy bookbag. These toxic items 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: The Insta Kool Instant Cold Compress packs were immediately removed from the unlocked bookbag. All packs were relocated to a locked storage cabinet that is inaccessible to children. Inspection: Swimming. 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))

Staff #9 did not have proof of any completed education on file, such as a high school diploma, which was required to qualify the staff as an assistant group supervisor. 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: Staff # 9 submitted her college transcripts and now qualifies the staff as an AGS. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The most recent Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff #34 was dated 3/1/2020. This staff was required to obtain an updated Child Abuse Clearance by 3/1/25. The file for Staff #34 had State Police Clearances dated 2/13/20 and 2/26/25; DHS FBI Clearances dated 2/20/20 and 2/27/25; and NSOR Clearances dated 2/24/20 and 2/27/25. Also, the file for Staff #4 had State Police Clearances dated 8/16/19 and 8/22/24 and Child Abuse Clearances dated 8/27/19 and 9/5/24. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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 Person #34 may not work in a childcare position that involves direct contact with children until all completed paperwork is on file at the facility. Correction: Staff #34 had the child abuse training set out on 2/28/2025; the payment never went through. Called 4/30/25 and received the cleared Child Abuse Clearance. As of the date of the inspection, Staff #34 was able to get a copy of their Child Abuse Clearance and have it on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair (3270.76/3270.102(a))

Two brown stain ceiling tiles were observed near a white cabinet in the Fifth Grade classroom. One cracked ceiling tile was observed outside of the Toddler Room. The Sixth Grade classroom had two water-stained ceiling tiles. One of the tiles was significantly bowed out. The Seventh Grade classroom had four brown stained ceiling tiles and one cracked ceiling tile. Three blue and gray plastic rest mats in the Preschool Room were observed to be torn. The gazebo in the outdoor Toddler Play Area had two exposed nails. The Boys' and Girls' Restroom, located near the Pre-K Room, had one toilet with two exposed bolts near its base. The Girls' Middle School Restroom had one toilet with two exposed bolts near its base. The Boys' Lower School Restroom had two toilets with two exposed bolts near its base. One of these toilets also had a rough, rusted piece of metal on its waterline. 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. 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: All ceiling tiles have ben replaiced or fixed- free of damage. All mats have been fixed from tears or rips. Nails in the gazebo have been fixed and we're looking into replacing the entire gazebo. All bolts on toilets have been covered. The metal waterline has been replaced- free of rust. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

The gazebo in the Toddler Play Area had chipped paint. Two green poles, that were attached to a wire fence in the Big Play Area, were also observed to have peeling paint. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The gazebo is hoepfully being replaced with an entirely new set up. The chipped paint on the fence has been removed and we are currently looking to replace the fence with the excisiting black fence surrounding the school. *add: The chipped paint on the gazebo will be repaired/removed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3270.102(c))

An anchored plastic gray rock wall climber was observed in the Big Play Area. The climber was mounted over "Safety Turf Poured in Place". The climber had a fall height of 6.46 feet. However, ASTM fall height certification paperwork, which was provided by the facility, showed that the "Safety Turf Poured in Place" only protected children from a fall height of 5 feet, and not the required 6.46 feet. Requirement: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Correction: A barrier will be placed around the rock climber (i.e. child safety gates) so that the children do not have access to it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))

The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 and Child #5 through Child #10 was observed to be missing a parent's work phone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: We are working with our IT complany to make ot mandatory that all fields must be either filled out with a number or N/A. The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 and Child #5 through Child #10 will be filled in with either a parent's work phone number or if they do not have a work number, then we will indicate "not applicable". Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

The emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #1 through Child #6 and Child #9 were dated 8/2024 and 3/2025. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms. 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: The emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #1 through Child #6 and Child #9 are current and were reviewed, updated, and signed by a parent on 3/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB (3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2))

The only health assessment on file for Staff #9 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 3/14/25. The only health assessment and tuberculosis screening test on file for Staff #10 (see code sheet for first day with children) were dated 11/20/24. These were required to be completed within the 12 months prior to the staff providing initial service in a childcare setting. The health assessments on file for Staff #32 were dated 2/9/23 and 3/2/25. More than 24 months had lapsed between health assessments. The file for Staff #35 did not include any tuberculosis screening tests. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Correction: All staff have completed what was needed. Also, Staff #35 now has a tuberculosis screening test result on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

Staff #5 had 5 hours of annual childcare training on file and Staff #11 had 1 hour of annual childcare training on file. These staff were required to have an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction: Staff will have the correct hours. Staff #5 will complete the remaining 7 hours of childcare training and Staff #11 will complete the remaining 11 hours of childcare training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(a)/3270.182(1))

The only health assessment on file for Child #9 (see code sheet for admission date) was dated 2/25/25. This child did not have proof that they completed a health assessment within the 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: The parent is working in getting a copy of the health assessment for the child's file. Child #9 has a current health assessment on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

There was no proof on file showing that the local traffic safety authorities had been notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. 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: The Wilkes-Barre traffic safety received and signed on 5/15/2025 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

Staff persons #2, #3, #8, and #32 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 9/24/19 and 10/9/24 for Staff #2; 1/29/20 and 2/20/25 for Staff #3; 11/20/19 and 4/8/25 for Staff #8, and 11/30/19 and 1/18/25 for Staff #32. Also, Staff #4 and Staff #5 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. The most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #4 was dated 3/5/20 and for Staff #5 was dated 11/23/19. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #4 and #5 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 persons #4 and #5, staff persons #4 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: All staff involved in this violation have completed the Mandated reporter training as of 5/16/25. Staff #4 and Staff #5 were supervised by an AGS, who had completed all of the required pre-service trainings, until they completed the Mandated reporter training themselves. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

Staff person #10 had not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric first aid/CPR and Health and Safety trainings. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #10 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 #10, staff person #10 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff # 10 completed the required health and safety training part 1 on 4/8/2025and part 2 on 5/16/2025. Pediatric first aide/CPR was taken on 8/20/2024. Staff #10 was supervised by at least an AGS who had completed all of the pre-service trainings and had all qualifications to care for children unsupervised until they completed all of the required pre-service trainings themself. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

Staff person #10 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have initial emergency plan training on file. This was required to be completed within 90 days of hire. 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: Staff # 10 was trained on all emergency procedures every other month starting 5/13/2024. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).