Little Explorers Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 and #2's child service report was last dated for completion on 11/2024. This date indicates that an update had not been completed and filed within the 6-month requirement. (See code sheet for date of admission).

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).

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. It was discovered that staff #1, #2 & #3's previous NSOR clearance was dated for 2-10-2020 and it was not updated until 5-2-2025. These dates indicates that an updated clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement.

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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must submit a written policy explaining how they will comply with CPSL, keep track of clearance dates and keep track of additional documents that require an annual, two year and 60-month update. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy and staff review will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Every 60 days/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced monitoring visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. Director stated that fire drills and testing were done, however the last documented date for a drill was on 7/8/2024. The facility did not have any additional documentation of doing a drill after that date.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced monitoring visit, fire safety logs were reviewed. Director stated that fire drills and testing were done, however the last documented date for testing the fire alarm system was on 7/8/2024. The facility did not have any additional documentation of testing the fire alarm after that date.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1-3 did not renew CPR training within the 2-year requirement. All three staff's previous CPR training is dated for 12/10/20 and was not renewed until 6/28/23. Staff #4 did not complete the CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #4 has acquired the appropriate CPR training as of 6/28/23.

Correction Required: 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not down within the 30-day requirement: 10/17/23 to 11/17/23 and 12/15/23 to 1/15/24.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/25/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff # 2 and noted that this staff #2 had a Pa State Police clearance dated for 7/23/17 and not again until 6/20/23, a Pa Child Abuse clearance dated for 7/25/17 and not again until 6/27/23, and an FBI dated for 7/25/17 and not again until 6/23/23. The file for staff #3 had a Pa State Police clearance dated for 7/19/17 and not again until 6/20/23 an PA Child Abuse clearance dated for 7/24/17 and not again until 6/20/23, and an FBI dated for 7/25/17 and not again until 6/23/23. DHS FBI fingerprints, Pa Child Abuse Registry clearance information. Clearances are required to be updated every 60 months as required under the CPSL.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/22/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that staff #1 was required to have a health assessment ad TB screening prior to providing initial service in a child care program. Staff #1 did not have proof of a health assessment and a TB screen on file at the facility.

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 tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.