KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

2026

1. Medium risk5/4/2026

   Health information (3270.131(a))

   Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, the health report on file for child #6 was dated 12/26/24, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date). There was no health assessment on file for child #9 who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see code sheet for start date). An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Management will ensure that all students have a health report on file within the first 60 days of care. Any child who fails to comply will have care suspended until which time there is a current health report on file. A designated student file tracker and check list will be used along with a tab system to indicate required paperwork due dates and completion of forms." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no health assessment on file for child #9 who has been enrolled for more than 60 days (see code sheet for start date). 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. Correction: Management will request a new and updated child health report for any students not in compliance. Any child who fails to have the health report on file will be dismissed from the program until it is on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/20/2026
2. Medium-Low risk5/4/2026

   Two written references (3270.192(5))

   Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, there were no written references on file for staff #9. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated, "Management will ensure that a facility person's record includes 2 written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Management will use the designated staff file tracker and check list to ensure all required staff information is on file in accordance to regulations." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there were still no references on file for staff #9. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Management will ensure that all staff files that are out of compliance by not having 2 letters of reference will be suspended from work until staff file is in compliance. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/20/2026
3. Medium-Low risk5/4/2026

   Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

   Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment on file for child #5 was dated 6/25/24, and for child #6 it was dated 12/26/24, both periods of greater than 12 months. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Management will require the parent provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A designated student file tracker and check list will be used along with a tab system to indicate required paperwork due dates and completion of forms including health reports." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no updated health assessment for child #5. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Management will request an updated form be submitted before 5/20/26. Any family who fails to comply will be suspended from care until a health report if on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/20/2026
4. Medium-Low risk5/4/2026

   Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3270.131(b)(1))

   Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, the most recent health report on file for child #3 was dated 4/25/25; for child #10 it was dated 10/14/24 both periods of greater than 6 months (see code sheet for dates of birth). An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Management will require the parent provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A designated student file tracker and check list will be used along with a tab system to indicate required paperwork due dates and completion of forms including health reports." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no updated health assessment for child #3 and #10. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: Management will request an updated health form be submitted before 5/20/26. Any family who fails to comply will be suspended from care until the health report is on file. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/20/2026
5. High risk5/4/2026

   HS/GED + 2 yrs (3270.36(b)(5))

   Ongoing non-compliance: During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #8, #9, and #10 for the assistant group supervisor position. An acceptable plan of correction was received that stated "Management will ensure that any staff listed as an assistant group supervisor will have on file: a copy of a high school diploma or GED and documented 2 years of experience with children. Management will use the designated staff file tracker and check list to maintain compliance with documentation of staff qualifications." The correction date was 4/30/26. On 5/4/26, there was still no documentation of 2 years of experience for staff #9 and #10. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Management will ensure that all staff files that are out of compliance with having documented hours, will not work unsupervised until documentation is provided. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/20/2026
6. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

   Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))

   The emergency contact information for child #8 did not include the insurance policy number. 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: Management will ensure that all information is completed on the Emergency contact forms, including the insurance coverage and policy number for each child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/30/2026
7. High risk2/24/2026

   Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

   On 2/24/26 staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/8/2021. The operator could not produce a continuity of operations plan that is required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii). Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Facility will no longer allow staff person #1 to work unsupervised until which time her Mandated Reported training has been updated and on file. The continuity of operations plan is in the corporate handbook. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/30/2026
8. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

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

   The emergency contact information for child #5, #6, and #10 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Management will ensure that all information is completed on the Emergency contact forms, including the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/30/2026
9. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

   Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))

   The emergency contact information for child #8 did not include the address of the physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Management will ensure that all information is completed on the Emergency contact forms, including the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/30/2026
10. Medium-Low risk2/24/2026

    Signed (3270.123(a))

    The agreement of child #4 was not signed by the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: management will ensure that all agreement forms are signed and dated by the operator and the parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
11. Medium riskStandard 22/24/2026

    2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

    Child #11 was sleeping in a crib and there was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Management will work with infant room staff to set up the classroom space with cribs and cots or other rest equipment spaced 2 feet apart while in use. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
12. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    There was trash on the floor in the hallway. In the school age room there was Chapstick, cereal, smashed fruit, and trash on the floor several hours after before school care. 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: Management will ensure that floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facilities outdoor play space surfaces are kept clean and in good repair, free from visible hazards. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
13. Medium risk2/24/2026

    HS/GED + 2 yrs (3270.36(b)(5))

    There was no documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #8, #9, and #10 for the assistant group supervisor position. Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction: Management will ensure that any staff listed as an assistant group supervisor will have on file: a copy of a high school diploma or GED and documented 2 years of experience with children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
14. Medium risk2/24/2026

    Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

    There was a written evaluation for staff #1 on 3/6/24 and next on 4/14/25 a period of greater than 12 months. For staff #2the evaluations were done 3/26/24 and then 4/10/25. The most current written evaluation for staff #4 is dated 3/26/24, more than 12 months ago. The most current written evaluation for staff #7 is dated 10/22/24. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Management will complete a written evaluation for any staff who does not have one completed and will ensure that every staff person has at least one evaluation within a 12 month time period. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
15. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

    Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

    As of the renewal inspection on 2/24/26, the most recent mandated reporter training on file for staff #1 was dated 2/8/21, a period of greater than 60 months. There was a period of greater than 60 months between the mandated reporter trainings for staff #2. Training was completed 8/27/20 and the next one was dated 1/26/26. There was a disclosure statement with a signature date of 12/16/25 on file for staff #3 (see code sheet for start date). The child abuse clearance for staff #10 was dated 6/2/25, which is after the start date. The FBI clearance is dated 8/5/25 which is greater than 45 days after the start date (see code sheet for start date). Staff #11 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/5/25 which was after the start date (see code sheet for start date). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: Management will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490, relating to protective services. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
16. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

    Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

    The most recent documentation of fire safety training for staff #1 was dated 3/18/24. There was a gap of greater than 1 year in the fire safety training for staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Management will ensure that fire safety training is completed annually. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
17. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

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

    The Pediatric 1st Aid for staff #1 was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certificate. The previous one was issued 4/6/23 and the next one is dated 5/22/25. 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. Correction: Management will ensure that all staff will be trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aide within the first 90 days of hire and will renew before the expiration. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
18. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

    Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

    There was a gap of greater than 12 months in the emergency plan training for staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 with training recorded on 2/6/24 and next on 4/7/25. The most recent emergency plan training for staff #9 was dated 12/5/24. 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: The operator will assure that each facility persons Emergency plan training is completed at initial time of hire and annually there after. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
19. Medium risk2/24/2026

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    The pad on the soft climber in the front young toddler room and the soft seat in the Preschool room were frayed. 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: The damaged seats were removed and replaced. Management will ensure that 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, splinter and exposed bolts. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
20. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

    Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

    The emergency contact information for child #5and #8 did not include the address of the release persons. There was no name, address and telephone number of a release person listed for child #10. 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: Management will ensure that all information is completed on the Emergency contact forms, including the the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
21. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

    Each child care space (3270.124(c))

    There were numerous children in most classrooms that did not have the emergency contact information present in the space where they were receiving care. 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. Correction: Management will ensure that when children are in the facility, emergency contact information will be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
22. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

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

    The most recent emergency contact and fee agreement for child #5, #6, #8, and #10 were dated from February of 2025 and had not been updated or reviewed in more than 6 months. 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: Management will ensure that parents update all contact and fee agreements during a periotic review every 6 months. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
23. Medium risk2/24/2026

    Infant: updated health report every 6 months (3270.131(b)(1))

    On 2/24/26, the most recent health report on file for child #3 was dated 4/25/25; for child #10 it was dated 10/14/24 both periods of greater than 6 months (see code sheet for dates of birth). Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction: Management will require the parent provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
24. Medium risk2/24/2026

    Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

    On 2/24/26, the most recent health assessment on file for child #5 was dated 6/25/24, and for child #6 it was dated 12/26/24, both periods of greater than 12 months. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Management will require the parent provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026
25. Medium-High risk2/24/2026

    Immunization record (3270.131(d)(5))

    There was insufficient documentation of immunization against Hepatitis A for child #2, Pneumococcal for child #4, and HIB for child #8. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Management will require the parent provide an updated health report along with immunization records in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/30/2026