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The NSOR certificate on file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) dated 3/6/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR dated 2/12/20. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement and a PA State Police clearance. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a current DHS FBI Clearance; the previous FBI clearance is dated 7/22/20. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a PA State Police clearance dated 4/11/24 obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Police clearance dated 8/1/18.

In the Construction Zone room, adult scissors were accessible to children. The scissors were on a low shelf in a closet where the door was unlocked and standing open.

There was an uncovered electrical outlet next to the desk in the School Room accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

In the Pet Shop Room, Febreeze Air Freshener, labeled, "Keep Out Of Reach Of Children", was on the diaper changing station and accessible to children.

There was an open trash receptacle in the Pizza Shop room with used bowls and napkins in it. In the School Room, used gloves, paper towels, and tissues were in an open trash receptacle.

The wall board was ripped in the last stall in the boys' restroom. There was a broken outlet cover in the Pizza Shop room with a sharp edge.

In the Outdoor Adventure room, there was a wooden kitchen play set and shelf with peeling paint.

In the boys' restroom on the floor under the changing table, empty plastic bags were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

The file for Child #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a current health report. The previous health report obtained as a younger toddler was dated 12/2/24 more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #3, a younger toddler (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a current health report. The previous health report was dated 2/8/24 more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #4 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a current health report. The previous health report obtained as a younger toddler was dated 9/12/24 more than 6 months ago. The health report for Child #5, a younger toddler (See LIS Code Sheet) was dated 11/20/24 more than 6 months ago.

The health report on file for Child #1, an older toddler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 1/2/24 more than 12 months ago. The health report on file for Child #6, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 10/4/24 more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 12/30/22. The health report on file for Child #7, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 4/11/25 more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 1/4/24.

The health assessment on file for Staff #3 lacked information regarding communicable diseases and information prohibiting a staff from providing adequate care to children.

Documentation of the fire drill log shows more than 60 days between testing. (10/1/24 and 12/4/24; 12/4/24 and 2/3/25)

Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (10/1/24 and 11/1/24; 11/1/24 and 12/2/24; 12/2/24 and 1/2/25)

The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.

The file for Staff Person #7 contained Health and Safety training dated 12/15/24 which was obtained more than 90 days from date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #8 contained Health and Safety Part 1 training dated 5/27/25 which was obtained more than 90 days from date of hire; Staff Person #8 lacked Health and Safety Part 2 training which was to be completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

The written evaluation for Staff Person #3 dated 6/2/25 was completed more than 12 months from their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet).

The file for Child #1 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent.

The file for Staff Person #5 contained only one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to work with children.

The file for Staff Person #6 contained pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 5/7/25 which was more than 90 days from date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a State Police clearance dated 2/25/25, obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 8/19/19; a Child Abuse clearance dated 3/5/25, obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 9/4/19; an NSOR Certificate dated 3/6/25, obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearance dated 2/12/20. The file for Staff Person #4 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a State Police clearance. The file for Staff Person #6 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a State Police clearance.

The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a health assessment and TB screening results. The file for Staff Person #4 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a health assessment.

Documentation of the fire drill log showed more than 60 days between drills (12/4/24 and 2/3/25).

Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (12/2/24 and 1/2/25 and 2/3/25).

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked annual fire safety training; previous fire safety training was dated 6/13/23.

The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a copy of their HS Diploma. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked documentation of experience working with children.

The files for Staff Persons #2 and #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff Person #1 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 5/7/2025, more than 90 days following their date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period November 2023-November 2024.

Per staff statements, on several occasions child #1 was alone with facility person #1 in a non-child care office. This occurred when child #1 was upset and could not be calmed by the staff responsible for supervising child #1. Child #1 would spend up to ten minutes in the office with facility person #1, then return to the child care space. Per staff statements, child #1 responded positively to facility person #1 and would calmly return to the classroom.

Per staff statements, on several occasions child #1 was alone with facility person #1 in a non-child care office. This occurred when child #1 was upset and could not be calmed by the staff responsible for supervising child #1. Child #1 would spend up to ten minutes in the office with facility person #1, then return to the child care space. Per staff statements, child #1 responded positively to facility person #1 and would calmly return to the classroom.

Per staff statements, on several occasions child #1 was alone with facility person #1 in a non-child care office. This occurred when child #1 was upset and could not be calmed by the staff responsible for supervising child #1. Child #1 would spend up to ten minutes in the office with facility person #1, then return to the child care space. Per staff statements, child #1 responded positively to facility person #1 and would calmly return to the classroom.

Per staff statements, on several occasions child #1 was alone with facility person #1 in a non-child care office. This occurred when child #1 was upset and could not be calmed by the staff responsible for supervising child #1. Child #1 would spend up to ten minutes in the office with facility person #1, then return to the child care space. Per staff statements, child #1 responded positively to facility person #1 and would calmly return to the classroom.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety basics training.

*2nd CITATION: On 9/20/24 during lunch at approximately 11:35am, in the School Room, Staff #2 was observed supervising 8 toddlers. Staff #1, who had previously been in the room with Staff #2, left the room to get more pasta. PREVIOUISLY CITED ON 8/6/24

**2nd CITATION: On 9/20/24 during lunch at approximately 11:35am, in the School Room, Staff #2 was observed supervising 8 toddlers. Staff #1, who had previously been in the room with Staff #2, left the room to get more pasta. PREVIOUISLY CITED ON 8/6/24

On 8/6/24 during lunch at approximately 12:15pm, in the Outdoor Adventure classroom, Staff #2 was observed supervising 12 preschool age children. Staff #1, who had previously been in the room with Staff #2, left the room to heat up a child's lunch in another room.

In the Pizza Shop classroom, there were adult scissors accessible to children.

The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked information on lockdown and accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Electrical outlets accessible to children age 5 and younger lacked protective receptacle covers in the following locations: the hallway outside the School classroom that toddler and preschool children use to get to the restroom, access the outdoor play space, as well as other child care spaces; under the TV and under the table in the School Room which serves as an older toddler classroom; and on the power strip in the Pizza Shop classroom which is a preschool classroom.

There was hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the Pizza Shop classroom, on the table in the Activity room, and in the girls' restroom. Diaper creams labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the girls' restroom accessible to children.

There were unlabeled spray bottles containing disinfectant and cleaning solutions identified by staff in the following areas: School classroom, Pizza Shop classroom, and Outdoor Adventure classroom.

The first aid kit in the Pet Shop classroom lacked soap and scissors.

In the Pizza Shop classroom, the back of the play kitchen has a hole in it with sharp edges.

In the Zoo classroom, cribs with infants resting in them lacked 2 feet of space on at least three sides.

Staff reported that the Syrofoam bowls observed throughout the classrooms were being used to serve food to the children.

The files for Child #2 and Child #6, both preschool age children, lack a current health report. The most recent health report on file for Child #2, a preshcooler, is dated 3/20/23. The most recent health report on file for Child #6, a preschooler, is dated 3/17/21. The two most recent health reports on file for Child #4, a preschooler, are dated 8/26/22 and 5/21/24, more than 12 months apart.

On August 6, 2024, in the medication container in the School Room, the Hyland's Cold Tablets for Child #10 had an expiration date of July 2024.

In the School Room, Staff person #3 did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Staff person #3 did not wash her hands after changing a soiled diaper.

In the School Room, Staff person #3 did not immediately discard the soiled diaper into a hands free lined trash can, and did not clean or sanitize the changing area after completing a diaper change.

The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #2 contained a current health assessment dated 5/16/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 7/13/21. The file for Staff person #3 lacked documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #3 contained an initial health assessment dated 7/8/24. The file for Staff person #4 lacked documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #4 contained an initial health assessment dated 7/14/24. The file for Staff person #5 contained a current health assessment dated 5/6/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 9/15/21. The file for Staff person #6 contained a current health assessment dated 5/9/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 1/7/22. The file for Staff person #9 contained a current health assessment dated 9/30/23. It was not obtained…

The initial health assessment, dated 5/30/24 for staff person #7 lacked a tuberculosis (TB)screening. The initial health assessment, dated 3/18/22 for staff person #8 lacked a tuberculosis (TB)screening. The TB test results on file for staff person #8, dated 3.18.22, exceeded 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS COSE SHEET).

The facility's Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers as per Announcement C-22-04.

The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted more than 60 days apart: 8/7/23 and 10/10/23; 10/10/23 and 12/12/23; 12/12/23 and 2/19/23.

The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: 7/4/23 and 8/7/23; 9/5/23 and 10/10/23; 11/5/23 and 12/12/23.

The file for Staff #11, identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility. The file for Staff #1, identified as an aide, lacked verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.

The agreement form in the files for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked the fee amount.

The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4. Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 lacked current child service reports. The most recent child service report in the file for Child #1 was dated 5/5/23. The most recent child service report in the file for Child #2 was completed in 2021. The most recent child service report for Child #3 was dated 5/10/23. The most recent child service report for Child #4 was dated 11/1/22. The most recent child service report for Child #5 was dated 11/30/22. The most recent child service report in the file for Child #6 was dated 5/522. There was no child service report in the file for Child #7 enrolled since 8/23/22.

The agreement form in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, and #7 lacked the date of admission.

The files for Child #3, #5, #8, and #9 contained the original agreement form.

The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 lacked the parent's work address. The current Emergency Contact form utilized by the facility does not have a place to include the parent's work address.

The Emergency Contact Form in the files for Child #1, #2, #4, #7, and #9 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #9 lacked the health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact forms and agreements on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #7 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.

The files for Staff persons #1 and #7 each lacked one written letter of recommendation. The file for Staff person #10 lacked two letters of recommendation.

The file for Staff #1 and 6 both contained DOE FBI Clearances in their file. They may not work in a position at the child care facility until the DHS FBI clearance comes back. The file for Staff #3 was lacking an FBI clearance, the file also did not have proof of applying and getting the fingerprints done. The file for Staff #7 contained a volunteer State Police Clearance. There were also two Child Abuse, two FBI clearances and two Mandated Reporter that were more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #8 was lacking a state police clearance, and a disclosure statement. The file for Staff #9 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance, and it was lacking an FBi clearance,

In the Pizza Shop Classroom there were two spray bottles that contained toxics that were accessible to children.

In both the boys and girls restrooms the hot water in the sinks was reading at 128 degrees.

The changing table in the boy's restroom did not have a handwashing sign posted. In the girl's restroom the 4th stall was lacking a handwashing sign.

In the Outdoor Adventure Classroom empty bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet where the children could access them.

The file for Child #1 who is a young toddler age child, contains a health assessment that is more than 6 months old.

The file for Child #1, 3 and 4 all contained immunization records that were lacking influenza immunizations.

In the Corner Market Classroom there was an inhaler that was lacking written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

The file for Staff #7 contains two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff #9 was lacking an initial health assessment and TB test.

The facility was lacking a posted pick up/drop off policy.

The file for Staff #4, and 10 were both lacking the 1 hour Health and Safety update.

The file for Staff #2, and 5 both contain the Health and Safety Basics that was taken prior to the September 30, 2016.

The file for Child #4 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee amount.

The file for Child #4 contained an agreement form that was lacking the arrival and departure times of the child.

The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking address and phone number of the child's physician.

The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the policy number of the child's medical insurance.

The file for Staff #8 and 9 were lacking verification of their education and child care experience and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for Staff #8 and 9 were both lacking two non family written reference letters attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff #1 whose start date is in the code sheet, contains a child abuse clearance that was obtained after the staff's start date and there was no proof in the file that the clearance was applied for prior to the staff's start date. The file for Staff #3 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff #4 contained two Mandated Reporter Trainings Dated 1/18/17 and 7/29/22 which is more than the 60 month requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained a volunteer State Police clearance.

In the City Zoo (infant room) Cert. Rep. asked staff in the room to name the children they were responsible for. One staff named 2 children that were sleeping in a little room off of the main room. There was no staff in that small nap room.

The cabinet in the girls restroom has a lock that is not working and therefore made comet cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, and cat litter accessible to the children.

The Corner Market, Outdoor Adventure, Pet Shop. and City Zoo were all lacking posted emergency numbers.

The first aid kit was accessible to the children in the Construction Zone, Corner Market, and Outdoor Adventure Rooms.

The First Aid Kit in the Pet Shop Room was lacking tape. The first aid kit in the City Zoo Room was lacking scissors and tweezers.

In the Outdoor Adventure Room on the wall to the right of the TV there was peeling paint observed.

The cabinet in the girls restroom contained empty garbage bags in it, and the lock was broken making them accessible to the children.

The refrigerator in the Pizza Shop Classroom was lacking an operable thermometer.

The file for child #4, who is a preschool aged child had two health assessments dated 10/23/19 and 5/26/22, which is more than the 12 months required.

The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of DTAP. The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of DTAP and the annual influenza vaccine. The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza vaccine and one dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine.

The file for Staff #5 contained a health assessment and TB test that was obtained after the staff's start date.

The construction zone was lacking a posted daily schedule.

The Construction Zone, Corner Market, Outdoor Adventure, Pet Shop, Pizza Shop and CIty Zoo were all lacking the Emergency Transportation Plan.

The file for Staff #4 contained 9 clock hours of child care training, therefor lacking 3 annual clock hours of child care training. The file for Staff #6 contained 5 clock hours of child care training, therefore lacking 7 annual clock hours of child care training.