Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the fee amount, or when it is due.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, and 2 agreement form did not contain their date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Regulation: 3270.101(c)

Description: Include 6 categories of development

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the cozy room did not have all the required play equipment.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6).

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility was missing daily schedules in the play space, school age room, & cozy room.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that child 1, 2, did not have a completed medication log.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policies. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the cozy room was not set up as a measured child care space.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the school multipurpose room was missing tweezers, and the cozy room did not have a first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that a multi-child stroller in the PreK room was soiled.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed child #1 in a crib that was against two walls.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that in the preschool room had an unlocked closet that had toxic materials in it that was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/22, The file belonging to Facility Person #2 (hired 12/8/21) did not contain initial health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/22, an updated Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. The Mandated Reporter Training on file was dated 11/17/16.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Noncompliance Area: All children's records reviewed did not have a service report completed in the last 6 months.

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: All children's files reviewed did not have agreement and emergency contact forms reviewed and signed by parent within last 6 months.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, hire date 6/22/2020, did not have NSOR in file.

Correction Required: 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 # -- may 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #1, 2, & 3 DID NOT ADDRESS COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #1, 2, & 3 DID NOT ADDRESS IF THE PERSON WAS SUITABLE TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST-AID.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING ON FILE .

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED LYSOL SPRAY AND DISINFECTANT WIPES IN THE 1ST FLOOR WINDOW IN THE REACH OF THE CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING THE MA COVERAGE NAME AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING THE RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS FROM THE FORM.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, CHILD 1 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, STAFF 4 FILE WAS MISSING VERIFICATIN OF TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS FROM THEIR FILE.

Correction Required: 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

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, STAFF 4 FILE WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, STAFF 2 AND 3 FILE WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL 6 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING FROM THEIR FILE.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, STAFF 1,2 AND 3 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CURRENT FIRE SAFETY. THE FIRE SAFETY ON FILE READ 3/15/17.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, STAFF 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET PRESENT WITHOUT A PROTECTOR IN THE THIRD CLASSROOM FROM THE BACK ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, SEVERAL FIRST AID KITS WERE MISSING ITEMS. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE PLAY ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR BACK ROOM WAS MISSING TWEEZERS AND GLOVES. THE FIRST AID KITS IN THE 3RD AND 4TH ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR FROM THE BACK WERE MISSING GLOVES, TWEEZERS AND TAPE.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/9/18, THE BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WALL WAS CRUMBLING ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND SIDE. THERE WAS ALSO MOLD PRESENT ON THE BASEBOARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. THE LEFT HAND SIDE BASEBOARD WAS COMING OFF THE WALL.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 1/19/18, THERE WAS A 14 MONTH OLD CHILD SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR WITH NO MAT NOR COT.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 1/19/18, THERE WAS A PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL COVER MISSING FROM THE SOCKET BEHIND THE CHAIR ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 1/19/18, THE LIGHT IN THE SECOND ENCLOSED ROOM LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND OFF CONTINUOUSLY.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: Four (4) out of Five (5) staff persons employed at facility do not qualify as Assistant Group Supervisor or above.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, files of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not contain an agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, emergency contact forms on file for child #1 and #2 did not contain name, address and/or phone number of child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain health insurance coverage and/or policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain release person's address.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, written plan identifying means of transporting child to emergency medical care and staffing provisions, if necessary, was not posted in each child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, staff person #4 did not sanitize diaper changing surface after completing diaper change.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, file of staff person #6 did not contain a health assessment indicating that staff person was free from communicable disease and was suitable for child care.

Correction Required: 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.An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, menu was not posted in conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17,emergency contact forms on file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not contain required parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, emergency contacct form on file for child #2 and #4 did not contain parental consent for transportaion and walking excursions.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, file of staff persons #3, #5 and #6 did not contain valid state issued identification indicating staff person's name, address and age.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.A facility person`s record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, file of staff person #6 did not contain two written, non family references attesting to staff persons suitablity.

Correction Required: 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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, applicable regualtions and means of contacting appropriate regional day care department was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, emergency plan did not incude evacuation routes from facility to locations away from facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills).

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, emergency plan did not show that it was being reviewed and/or updated at least annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, file of staff person # 6 did not contain verification that staff person had received training in facility's emergency plan at time of initial employment.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, file of staff person #1 did not contain a disclosure statement; files of staff person #3 and #6 contained outdated disclosure statements; file of staff person #3, hire date 12/29/16, did not contain verification that mandated reporter training had been completed within 90 days of hire; file of staff person #2 did not contain completed PA Criminal History clearance; file of staff person #6 did not contain request for nor completed PA Criminal History clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSONS #2 AND #3 MAY 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. STAFF PERSON #1 AND #6 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of 2 years child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (DIRECTOR).

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, file of staff persons #2, #3, and #4 did not contain verification of 2 years of child care experience to qualify for position performing (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR); file of staff person #6 did not contain verification of education and 2 years of verified child care experience to qualify for position performing (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR).

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, cleanig wipes marked "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the first floor bathroom, making them accessible to children posing a potential hazard.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, windows located on the 2nd floor in the hallway and in the infant room accesible to children had not been modified to limit the opening to 6 inches or less.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, first aid kits were not located in the play room, media room or toddler classroom.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 04/21/17, first aid kits located on the first floor and in the infant room did not contain all required items; first aid kits were missing scissors and soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, ceiling tiles located in the 2nd floor hallway, toddler room and infant room bathroom were stained and needed to be replaced; shelf in the first floor bathroom where the window is located had debris on it and needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 04/21/17, the waste receptacle in the first floor bathroom was not lidded.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.