LITTLE LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations (3270.25(a))

It was observed that the facility does not provide parents with information on how to access the DHS regulation in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. (This was corrected at the time of inspection.) Requirement: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Correction: A copy of DHS regulations along with the contact information for the appropriate regional child care office has been posted on the parent board at the center to ensure it is readily accessible to all families. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Has all items (3270.75(c))

It was observed in Room 3, the first-aid kit did not contain scissors. It was observed in Room 4, the first-aid kit did not contain scissors. 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: The missing scissors were replaced in both emergency aid kits. Regular scissors were being replaced with medical scissors at the time of inspection. Staff was reminded to not remove any items until new ones were on hand to replace. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

It was observed in Room 3, a personal purse hanging from a closet door and accessible to children containing a vape pen. 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 purse was immediately removed from the classroom and placed in a location inaccessible to children. Staff were made aware that lockers are available for personal belongings including purses, medications, and all other hazardous items including vape products. They must be stored in lockers or locked cabinets. 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))

Upon inspection of the facility fire drill and testing logs, it was observed that the audible alarm tests completed on the following dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 8.20.25/9.22.25 [33 days]; 11.21.25/12.23.25 [32 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: Scheduled January fire drill 28 days from December drill. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

Upon inspection, it was observed that two bags of enriched potting soil [labeled 'Keep out of reach of children'] were on the ground and accessible to multiple children playing in that outdoor space. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Potting soil bags were removed Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours (3270.20(b))

On 9.30.25, Staff Person #1 contacted Certification Representative to report that Child #1 received an injury on 9.26.25 [AM] which resulted in the child being taken to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment on the same day. The written report [preliminary] of the injury was received approximately 96 hours after the incident. Requirement: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department. Correction: As a new Director, I was not aware that a written report was required within 72 hours when a parent chose to take their child to the emergency room. Once I became aware, I submitted the report and contacted the Certification Representative to explain the situation. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child (3270.20(a)(1))

On 9.30.25, Staff Person #1 contacted Certification Representative to report that Child #1 received an injury on 9.26.25 [AM] which resulted in the child being taken to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment on the same day. The telephone notice of the injury was received approximately 96 hours after the incident. Requirement: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. Correction: As a new Director, I was not aware that I needed to notify the Certification Representative when a parent independently took their child to the ER. Once I became aware of the requirement, I immediately contacted the representative to report the incident. I have since reviewed the regulation and ensured proper reporting of the incident. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

Upon inspection of staff person files, the following items were found: 1} the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of experience, education or training; Requirement: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction: WIth this Being only our 6th Day of ownership, and No one maintaining Files Before us, we will obtain accecpable proof of Education and childcare experience for Staff #1. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an initial health assessment on file. 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: WIth this Being only our 6th Day and with No one seemingly maintaining files Before us, we were able to obtain a physical the same Day for this child. Inspection: Initial review. 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 and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4.17.25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: This was only our 6th Day of ownership, and it seems No one was 'minding the store' for the past 6 months. We will obtain approved pediatric first Aid & CPR training for staff person #1. Until she Does she will Be with another staff person who Does have the training. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility (3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii))

Upon inspection of Staff Person files, it was found that Staff Person #3, #6, #7, #9, #10, #12, #13 did not have of childcare experience, either prior to or after the outset of service at the facility. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction: With this only Being our 6th Day of ownership we had not yet reviewed all staff positions. All staff person files have now been reviewed, and the prior experience/current experience has been verified in each staff file. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.182(8))

Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an agreement on file. Requirement: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: With this Being only our 6th Day of ownership we were Not able to obtain New agreements from all Parents By this time. A new agreement had Been made and was awaiting a parent signature. The new agreement for this child is now on file. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

Upon inspection of Staff Person Files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #11 was dated 8.16.22 [expired 8.16.24]. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: With us only having 6 Days of ownership and seemingly No one 'Minding the Store' Before us; we will obtain a New Physical for staff person #11. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Immunization record/Dismissal policy (3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3))

Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an immunization record on file. Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Correction: WIth this Being only our 6th Day and with No one seemingly maintaining files Before us, we were able to obtain the immunization record the same Day for this child. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))

The sinks in the Panda room were not observed to have a handwashing sign. 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: A Hand washing Sign will Be placed at the sinks. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

1.] Playhouse w/blue roof- All corrected on site a Window next to the door had a hole big enough in which a finger could get stuck b Hole with cracks on the inside back wall c Broken emblem with jagged edges on the front of the house 2.] Trash can did not have a bag liner inside- corrected on site 3.] There was standing water in a container on the shelf- corrected on site 4.] Gate between the toddler playground and preschool playground had a hole in it- corrected on site 5.] The light covers in multiple rooms and hallway had evidence of dead bugs in them. 6.] It was observed that there were building supplies present in the multi-purpose space. 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: Corrective actions will Be taken to fix the issues cited for Not Being in Good Repair and Free from visible Hazards. All were corrected the Day of inspection except Building supplies Present for an improvement Project in Two Days time [7-12]. Bugs will Be Removed from ceiling Lights. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

The outlet in the hallway next to the door to the playground did not have protective outlet covers. - 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 placed into open socket on Day of inspection. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The file of facility person #4 contains a NSOR dated 3.2.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 3.2.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #7 contains a NSOR dated 3.9.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 3.9.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.1.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #8 contains a NSOR dated 6.5.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 6.5.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated NSOR. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #9 contains a NSOR dated 5.26.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 5.26.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #13 contains a NSOR dated 5.15.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 5.15.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. Requirement: Facility person #4 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #7 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #8 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #9 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #13 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Correction: With this Being only our 6th Day of ownership, it would seem that no one was 'minding the store' over the last 6 months. We applied for New NSOR's and Removed staff from Care Positions until the clearance was Received. As each clearance is received, it will be placed in the appropriate staff file. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).