INSPIRE EARLY EDUCATION

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

In the 2's classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, toys, the inside of the plastic bins, rainbow mat, changing table, rugs, the mat in the calm down cube, and the walls and baseboards. In the pre-k classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: vents and carpets. In the pre-k bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, doors, stool, and potty seat. The toilet seats on both toilets had excessive discoloration. In the YT classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, toys, babydolls, the plexiglass and carpet on the climbing structure, the inside of the plastic bins, the sink in the play kitchen had a crack and was missing a corner, rainbow mat, changing table, rugs, and the walls and baseboards. In the PS-2 classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, cradle, toys, the inside of the plastic bins, rugs, the mat in the calm down cube, and the walls and baseboards. In the PS-2 bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, walls, doors, and stool. In the PS-1 classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: shelves, windowsills, the inside of the plastic bins, play kitchen, and doors and walls. In the PS-1 bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, walls, and doors. In the infant classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the shelves, toy baskets, toys, under the changing pad, and the mat in the book area. In the kitchen, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the outside of the cabinets, including the knobs. On playground #1, a plastic ladybug on the tree house was broken, causing sharp edges. On playground #2, it was observed that there was an excessive buildup of dirt on the plastic play structures; there was a blue bin with standing water; and the ramp up to the shed had splintered wood. 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 Center Director reached out to the facilities director in hopes of getting a professional cleaner in to maintain weekly cleanliness on things such as baseboards, walls, rugs and floors etc. In the meantime, classroom teachers were and will be giving weekly a todo list in regards of what needs to be cleaned ASAP. All citations cleaning issues were addressed all week and finalized 4/20/26 to make sure it was up to par. They will also be given a deadline on the other weekly task and have to meet expectations in order to be in compliance with the regs and their work agreement. The facilities director has hired on maintenance to power wash outside materials, replace any wood/ramps, tape/repair any equipment that may have frayed edges etc. Any equipment with standing water was dumped out and cleaned. The lids were then replaced. All changing table mats and rugs that were no longer salvageable were thrown in the trash and replaced with new ones. The vents were at dusted to loosen up any buildup the wiped down with soap and water. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Trash removed once a day (3270.67(a))

It was observed that the trash can on playground #2 was not emptied daily. Requirement: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. Correction: After discussion about citations, the trash can was removed and thrown away. Classroom teachers are reminded daily before the end of their shift to change out the bag to a fresh one. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

It was observed that in the 2's classroom an air freshener was in an unlocked cabinet and in reach of 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: Day of the inspection the violation was corrected. The cabinet was locked when observed it was opened and remained closed at all time throughout each day after use. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

The fire detection system log showed that the fire system was not tested at least every 30 days. 7/1/25-8/1/25 (31 days) 8/1/25-9/1/25 (31 days) 10/1/25-11/1/25 (31 days) 12/1/25-1/2/26 (32 days) 1/2/26-2/2/26 (31 days) 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: The center director will conduct a fire drill system test every 30 days. The test will be prescheduled to hit the 30 day mark or before so no disruptions occur. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))

It was observed that staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were unable to name all children in their care groups. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: Staff are subject to supervision checks every hour until further notice. Staff were also given a coaching meeting and will be required to complete or update at least 1 supervision training on BKC. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)

It was observed that in the older toddler classroom the children had access to rocks that had a diameter of less than one inch. 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: On the day of the visit, the violation was corrected on site, the classroom teachers remove the rocks from the lesson and placed them into the teacher cabinet out of children reach. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

Staff Person #1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file expiring 5/11/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR is not on file. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 persons available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Staff person #1 completed the next available class on 6/14/25, the staff member now has an updated document for Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file. Staff Person #1 was supervised by another staff member at all times until the training was completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))

Rest cots in the PreK/SA Room, were not labeled correctly for the use of a specific child and only used by the specific child. Some of the cots had names while some had faded numbers, with some cots having 2 numbers, and there was no cot chart showing which cot was assigned to each 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: A cot chart was created for the classroom showing which number cot is assigned to which child. All classrooms will have appropriate labeled rest equipment used for a specific child used only for said child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

An outlet to the left of the sink in the Older Toddler Room was uncovered (corrected on-site). Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Outlet cover was corrected on-site with proper covering day of the inspection. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

There were no Handwashing Signs posted at the toilets and sink in the Young Toddler Room. Requirement: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction: Handwashing signs were posted in the bathrooms and above all toilets. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

Equipment on the Preschool Playground was found to be dirty or in poor repair as follows: The wooden sensory bin lid was peeling. An empty cup and straw were on top of the lid. The yellow sensory bin was full of dirty water and did not have a lid. The trash can the following items on top; an empty, wet tissue box, wet napkins, and a pack of cookies. The trash can was full of trash and flies were all around it. A nap cot used by Child #3 in the PreK/SA Room, had broken, peeling plastic on the corner of it. 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: On the playground the wooden sensory bin was thrown away in the dumpster. Day of the inspection and corrected on site, all thing listed below were fixed: emptying the yellow bin, throwing away the empty cup, straw and wet items from rain. Also throwing away the pack of cookies. The trash was then emptied by a staff member. The yellow sensory bin and the wooden sensory bin and cover were removed from the playground and discarded. Child #3's cot was taped, will be thrown away when new cots arrive from PR budget. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written plan/Posted in group space (3270.111(a)/3270.111(b))

The Daily Routine/Schedule was not posted in the PreK/SA Room (corrected on-site). Requirement: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: During inspection, the daily schedule was posted, the schedule will remain posted at all times. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

The health report (dated 1/8/25) for Child #1, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. That question was not checked/answered by the health care practitioner. 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: Child #1's parents sent in a note from the DR saying said child is clear to be in childcare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container/Name on bottle (3270.133(1)/3270.133(3))

Medication for Child #2, was not in the original prescription container with a label that identifies the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Requirement: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: When Child #2 returned to care, the child had an automatic pump for the insulin so that when staff check the child's levels on the ipad, they push a button to have the insulin automatically delivered through the pod that is on the child. There is no medication that the staff handle directly, so there is no need for a prescription box. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written instructions (3270.133(2))

Staff Person #3 reportedly administered medication for Child #2 on 6/5/25 without written instructions from the medical practitioner who prescribed the medicine. There was no medication log filled out by the parent, or by staff who had administered the medication. Requirement: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. Correction: Parent of child #3 obtained medical care plan from the Dr. Medication log was filled out by the parent and the staff complete and sign the log each time they administer the insulin through the pump, via the ipad. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked (3270.133(4))

Medication for Child #2 was observed in a small bag inside of the child's backpack, which was hanging in the child's cubby in the classroom where it was accessible to children. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Correction: Day of inspection, staff placed the medication above the teacher cabinet out of reach of children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Written consent (3270.133(6))

There was no medication log filled out by the parent, giving consent to administer medication to Child #2. Requirement: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: Day of inspection parent of child #2 returned medication log and documentation was put with medication. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Medication log (3270.133(7))

There was no Medication Log at the facility for medication that had been administered to Child #2. When medication is administered at the facility, a Medication Log must be established and maintained. The Log must include all items in 3270.133 (7)(i) through .133 (7)(viii). Requirement: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: Day of inspection parent of child #2 returned medication log and documentation was put with medication. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Age and Training (3270.31(e))

The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Documentation on file only showed that 2 hours of annual training was completed. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff #2 completed all necessary annual childcare training hours and now had all 12 required hours. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2, did not contain current clearances as follows: Staff Person #1 did not have a current NSOR clearance (dated 1/30/20) or State Police clearance (dated 2/21/20) and was observed working alone with children. Staff Person #2 did not have a current NSOR clearance (dated 1/30/20) and was observed working with children. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all current clearances are on file. Correction: Staff were removed from the classroom on site when documents were seen as not current. Both staff members submitted verification paperwork and either the results or submission paperwork was emailed to the centers state rep. Both staff were not permitted to work in the classroom, be counted in ratio or supervise children until documents came through. Inspection: NS- Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

On 12/2/2024 child #1 was left alone on the outdoor play space, unsupervised for a period of approximately 6 - 8 minutes. At the time of the supervision lapse, staff #1 had 6 older toddlers in her care group and staff #2 had 5 younger and older toddlers in her care group, which included child #1. When lining up to come inside, both staff counted the total number of children. Staff did not recount or check for all children when they arrived back in the classroom. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not know child #1 was missing until they were returned to the group by the child's parent. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction: Primary care groups have been established in each classroom by using supervision face-to-name cards, supervision primary group count sheets for a period of 3 months, and the Director and AD are doing hourly face to name checks. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Refrigerator (3270.107)

There was no thermometer inside the refrigerator in the Infant Room (corrected on-site). Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: This violation was corrected on site. The thermometer was placed in the freezer of the fridge rather than the refrigerator section. On site of the inspection the thermometer was then moved from the freezer to its corrected area in the refrigerator section and indicated the temperature was under 45 degrees. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

Sunscreen and diaper creams were accessible to children in a cabinet under the changing table in the Infant Room (corrected on-site). Hand sanitizer was accessible on a low shelf in the Prekdg room (corrected on-site) as well as on play equipment on the Toddler Playground (corrected on-site). Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: This violation was corrected on site. The teacher in the Infant room moved the cleaning and any other toxic materials to an inaccessible area above the changing storage. The hand sanitizer in the Prekdg room and on the play equipment on the Toddler Playground were removed and made inaccessible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Adult Hygiene (3270.152)

Staff Person #1 did not wash her hands before serving lunch in the Infant Room. Requirement: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. Correction: Our plan of correction is to have Staff Person #1 take another BKC training in regards of handwashing procedures in the classroom to ensure that the staff person's hands and the infants' hands, are washed before serving meals and snacks and after toileting and diapering. Staff Person #1 was also re-trained on the health and safety responsibilities of a daycare teacher. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

Staff Person #1 did not wash two of the children's hands prior to eating lunch in the Infant Room. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Our plan of correction is to have Staff Person #1 take another BKC training in regards of handwashing procedures in the classroom to ensure that the infants' hands are washed before serving meals and snacks and after toileting and diapering. Staff Person #1 was also re-trained on the health and safety responsibilities of an Infant teacher. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).