CHILDREN OF AMERICA SOUTHAMPTON LLC

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

During a complaint investigation it was found Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not provide a private system for children to change their clothes that is appropriate, allows for privacy and supervision of the children. 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. THE REGIONAL OFFCIE WILL PUT IN A REFERRAL WITH THE REGIONAL KEY FOR ALL STAFF TO RECIVE SUPERVISION TRAINING.VERIFICATION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE ONCE ALL STAFF HAVE COMPLETED THE TRAIINING. Correction: All staff will complete the assigned ELRC supervision training waiting on the communication to come through. Proof of training will be sent. Going forward the plan to have all children change their clothes individually in the bathroom with staff member available at the door to assist as needed. The director will manage by walking around to ensure this occurs and help with taking children to individual bathrooms to change to ensure privacy. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record was expired. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #-1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: On 10/10/25 provider had staff #1 reapply for her NSOR record on 10/15/25 and put in her file. Going forward any employee transferred from another COA will have their file checked before employee starts at COA South Hampton. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces/Lidded waste receptacles (3270.76/3270.82(i))

During complaint investigation certification representative observed the following Preschool 1: Floors and rugs were visibly unclean. Preschool 2: Floors, rugs, and bathroom were observed to be visibly unclean; A bottle was observed on the floor beneath a table unclean and trash can was observed without a lid. 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. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: Preschool 1; Preschool 2: new trash can given, professional steamer, unsanitary bottle removed, mops, available, for each room, room checks after meals to ensure cleanliness uphold. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Prohibit items in crib (3270.106(j))

During the renewal inspection certification rep observed child #1, #2, #3 and #4 in their crib napping on boppy pillows during nap time in the infant room. Requirement: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Correction: All boppy, blankets removed from cribs, individual's discussions had with each infant teacher. Safety regulation reviewed with teachers and sent out to parents. Sign posted on infant classroom doors about safe keep. Final Issue, zero tolerance was issued to teacher present during the violation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Staff #1 spanked the child #1 on buttocks while taking the child to the bathroom with pants and diaper still on. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: The staff member was terminated from employment at Children of America Southampton on 9/20/24. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).