SANFORDS FAMILY DAY CARE

2026

1. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

   General Health and Safety (3290.18)

   The facility's emergency plan lacked policies regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04. Electrical cords were observed to be accessible on the floor of the living room, which could be harmful to children. Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: All electrical cords were put away, and emergency plans were corrected. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/18/2026
2. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

   Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3290.32(a)/3290.192(3))

   The two most recent PA State Police clearances (12/17/20 & 1/21/26), Child Abuse clearances (12/18/20 & 1/23/26), and NSOR certificates (2/12/20 & 2/21/25) on file for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. 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: Staff #2 has up to date clearances Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/17/2026
3. Medium risk2/17/2026

   Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3290.63)

   An outlet in the kitchen by the table and an outlet next to the couch in the living room lacked protective electrical covers. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: All outlets have protective coverings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/27/2026
4. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

   Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3290.64(a))

   A bottle of toilet bowl cleaner and a container of Lysol Wipes, labeled 'Keep Out of the Reach of Children', was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink and was accessible to children. 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: Removed all items from underneath the sink and put in a locked storage room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/18/2026
5. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

   Has all items (3290.73(c))

   The first aid kit lacked tweezers and tape. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Replaced tweezers and tape in the first aid kit Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/19/2026
6. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

   Requirements (3290.74(a))

   A damaged couch was observed in the living room that contained exposed wood that could cause injury and was accessible to children. A metal heating vent, accessible to children, was observed to be bent resulting in sharp edges which could cause injury. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Remove couch and fix the heating vent with sharp edges. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/27/2026
7. Medium risk2/17/2026

   No peeling paint or plaster (3290.75(a))

   Damaged paint and plaster were observed under the windows in the dining room, on the living room walls, and on the walls in the entry way. Peeling paint was observed on the walls in the first floor stairwell. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: everything is getting fix plaster and painted Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/13/2026
8. Medium-Low risk2/17/2026

   Clean, age appropriate (3290.105(a))

   Rest equipment in the living room was not labeled with each child's name for individual use. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Correction: All rest equipment will be labeled or numbered. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/22/2026
9. Medium-Low risk2/17/2026

   Posted in area used by parents (3290.111(b))

   At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a posting of the written plan of daily activities in a traffic area used by parents. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. Correction: Daily activities will be posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/22/2026
10. Medium-Low risk2/17/2026

    Amount of fee (3290.123(a)(1))

    The financial agreement form on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked the fee amount to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The fee amount for Child #1 and Child #4 has been added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/22/2026
11. Medium-Low risk2/17/2026

    Date fee to be paid (3290.123(a)(2))

    The financial agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked the date the fee is to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The form was corrected for Child #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/3/2026
12. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Services provided (3290.123(a)(3))

    The most recent child service reports on file for Child #1 (1/30/25) and Child #5 (2/10/25) are date more than 6 months prior. The files for Child #3 and Child #4 lacked a child service report within the last 6 months. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). Correction: Will complete child service reports for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4. Child #5 is no longer enrolled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
13. Medium-Low risk2/17/2026

    Designated release persons (3290.123(a)(5))

    The financial agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked persons to whom the child may be released to. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Release persons were added to the agreement form for child #4 Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
14. Medium risk2/17/2026

    Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3290.123(b)/3290.182(8))

    The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Two Agreement forms are used for each child and one will be labeled as the copy. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
15. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Physician name, address, phone (3290.124(b)(2))

    The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Emergency contact forms for the children have been updated with the name and address of the child's physician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/6/2026
16. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Parent home/work address, phone (3290.124(b)(3))

    The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Parent provided work addresses and phone numbers for Child #1 and Child #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
17. High risk2/17/2026

    Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Parents of Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 provided signatures giving consent for emergency medical care. Child #5 is no longer enrolled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
18. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Written emergency plan posted (3290.124(d))

    The facility lacked a posted emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Requirement: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. Correction: Transportation plan in the event of an emergency will be posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
19. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.124(e)/3290.181(c))

    The two most recent emergency contact forms that were reviewed and updated by the parent for Child #1 (7/30/25 & 2/4/26), Child #2 (6/3/25 & 2/2/26), Child #3 (6/3/25 & 2/2/26), Child #4 (7/30/25 & 2/4/26), and Child #5 (2/6/25 & 2/3/26) are dated more than 6 months apart. 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: Emergency contact forms contain current parent review and signature. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
20. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3290.181(c))

    The two most recent financial agreement forms that were reviewed and updated by the parent for Child #1 (6/30/25 & 2/4/26), Child #2 (6/3/25 & 2/3/26), and Child #3 (6/3/25 & 2/2/26) are dated more than 6 months apart. Requirement: 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: Financial agreement forms are current with the parents Review and signature Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
21. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3290.182(5))

    The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid. 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: Signatures were obtained from the parent for consent for administration of minor first aid for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3. Child #5 is no longer enrolled Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
22. Medium risk2/17/2026

    Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3290.182(8))

    The file for Child #5 lacked an initial financial agreement form between the parent and the operator. Requirement: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: Child number 5 is no longer enrolled. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/2/2026
23. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Emergency plan (3290.24(a)(5))

    The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: Facility's Emergency Plan has been updated with accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/20/2026
24. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Every 60 days (3290.94(a)(1))

    The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 1/6/25-3/7/25, 3/7/25-7/11/25, and 7/11/25-9/11/25, more than 60 days apart. Requirement: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Fire drills will continue to be performed every 60 days. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/17/2026
25. Medium-High risk2/17/2026

    Hypothetical locations (3290.94(a)(4))

    The facility's fire drill log contained consecutive hypothetical locations for the fire used for the fire drill. Requirement: The hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Correction: When doing fire drills they will be in different places, not the same location Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/28/2026