Happy Kidz Learning Center Llc

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/13/26, the health assessment reviewed 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.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/13/26, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/13/26, peeled paint was observed in the ceiling of the main childcare space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child#2 and #3 were not updated within a 6-month period. Child #2 last dated 8/27/24 and child #3 last dated 5/1/24.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/3/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 1/15/2022.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On November 21, 2023, during the initial inspection, there was a roll of small plastic trash bags in the bathroom on a low diaper changing shelf accessible to children.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On November 21, 2023, during the initial inspection, there was an electrical outlet missing a protective cover near the deep freezer in the childcare space.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On November 21, 2023, during the initial inspection, the first aid kit in the childcare space was missing 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On November 21, 2023, during the initial inspection, there was debris, a rake, weed whacker, and a grill in the outdoor play space.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On November 21, during the initial inspection, there was chipping paint on the wall near the file cabinet/ outside bathroom door.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE WRITTEN COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN WAS INCOMPLETE. THE POLICY DID NOT ADDRESS THE REQUIRED AREAS TO ALIGN WITH CDC GUIDANCE AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF COVID-19. THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM INSPECTION REPORT.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE OF STAFF 2 (HIRED 4/12/17) DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE OF STAFF 1 (HIRED 9/1996) AND STAFF 2 HIRED (4/12/17) DID NOT INCLUDE AN APPLICATION FOR OR COMPLETED NSOR CERTIFICATE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 AND 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON 02/26/2020, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE (CR) ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY AT 11:15 AM AT THE FACILTIY IN AN ATTEMPT TO CONDUCT AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION BUT WAS NOT GRANTED ACCESS. AFTER RINGING THE BELL AND THEN KNOCKING ON THE DOOR, A FEMALE INDIVIDUAL OPENED THE DOOR. CR COULD HEAR CHILDREN CRYING FROM INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. CR ASKED FOR THE OWNER OR DIRECTOR. HOWEVER, THE WOMAN INFORMED THE CR THAT THE OWNER WAS NOT AT THE FACILITY. BEFORE THE WOMAN COULD CLOSE THE DOOR, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PRESENTED HER WORK ID BADGE AND INFORMED THE WOMAN THAT SHE WAS THERE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THAT DAY. THE WOMAN STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO CALL THE OWNER AND CLOSED THE DOOR. WHILE WAITING THE CR MADE ATTEMPTS TO REACH THE OWNER BY CALLING THE FACILITY PHONE NUMBER AND THE LISTED CELL PHONE NUMBER. CR CONTINUED TO RING THE BELL AND KNOCK ON THE DOOR. THE WOMAN NEVER RETURNED TO THE DOOR. CR LEFT FACILITY AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 AM.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cots that were observed were not labeled for use by specific children. The chart identifying the children who were using the cots did not correspond with the actual children who were receiving care.

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 renewal inspection the file for staff person #1 was reviewed and it did not contain a health assessment verifying suitability to work, and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there was no menu posted at the facility.

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 the renewal inspection an infant bottle was observed that had not been labeled with the name of the child it was intended for.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the operator was not able to produce the letter that is to be sent annually to the local authorities notifying them of the facility's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the child records were found to be stored in a cabinet that was not locked.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/18, while reviewing children's files Child # 1 whose enrollment date 9/15/17 did not have a health assessment in file.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/18, while reviewing children's files, - Child # 2's whose enrollment date 3/28/18 health assessment dated 3/9/17 - child # 3' whose enrollment date 12.22.17 did not have a health assessment in file

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert rep observed peeling paint near the entrance on the inside of the facility near front door, near the cots and next tot he refrigerator.

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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/14/17, WHILE REVIEWING CHILDREN'S FILES, CHILD # 2 WHOSE ENROLLMENT DATE 2/6/17, AND CHILD # 3 WHOSE ENROLLMENT DATE 4/27/17 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN FILE

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/14/17, WHILE REVIEWING CHILDREN'S FILE , CHILD # 1 DID NOT HAVE A CHILD HEALTH REPORT IN FILE. CHILD # 1 HAD A PHYSICAL ON 2/61/7, BUT NO HEALTH REPORT WAS ATTACHED

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child`s health history.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/14/17, WHILE DOING ENTRANCE INTERVIEW, CHILD # 4 WHO IS CURRENTLY ON MEDICATION HAD AN INCOMPLETE MEDICATION LOG

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/14/17, WHILE REVIEWING THE EMERGENCY PLAN, CERT REP OBSERVED THAT THE PLAN WAS LAST UPDATED ON 1/16/14

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 7/14/17, CERT REP ENTERED THE FACILITY , STAFF # 1 AND 2 WHOSE HIRE DATES 4/22/17 AND 4/17/17 PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEES WERE ALONE IN THE FACILITY WITH 4 CHILDREN

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) 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: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/1/17, STAFF # 2 WHOSE HIRE DATE WAS 4/17/17 DID NOT VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE IN FILE PRIOR TO WORKING AT THE FACILITY

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 7/14/17, WHILE DOING A WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY, CERT REP OBSERVED INCORRECT HAND-WASHING SIGNS IN THE BATHROOM ,AND AT THE SINK BY THE REFRIGERATOR

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 3/1/17, PARENT VISITED THE FACILITY TO RETRIEVE CHILD # 1'S RECORD. PARENT WAS DENIED ACCESSS TO THE CHILD'S RECORD.

Correction Required: The parent shall have access to the child`s complete child care record.