A Childs View

The staff file for Staff person #6 was observed to contain a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 2/11/25 which was not obtained prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL.) The staff file for Staff person #7 was observed to contain a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 2/7/25 which was not obtained prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the CPSL.

The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding continuity of operations included in their emergency plan per announcement C-22-04.

The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills, lockdown, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

In the hallway just outside of the doorway to the Great Room, which is their gross motor space, were 3 Sani-Cloth wipes labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' and a bottle of disinfectant spray were observed stored on a mobile tray accessible to the children.

In Room 310, one ceiling tile was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from condensation from the air conditioning unit that has since been repaired.

At approximately 11:10am in Room 314 two infants were observed to be asleep in a crib that were place less than a foot from the wall and had rocking chairs in-between the cribs thus not allowing for at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib while it was in use.

The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 11/21/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 10/5/23 health report on file.

The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a valid health assessment.

The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current tuberculosis screening and results dated 2/6/25 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The staff file for Staff person #8 contained a current tuberculosis screening and results dated 5/1/24 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.

The facility has not been testing their fire detection system every 30 days and documenting those tests as required under section 1016(c) of Act 62.

The staff file for Staff person #1 through Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 8/16/24 and 7/31/23.

The staff file for Staff person #6 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of two years of experience with children.

The child file for Child #1 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for two of the designated release persons listed.

Staff #1 state police clearance and Child Abuse Clearance was more then 60 months apart. State police dated 10/1/2018 and 11/7/23. Child Abuse dated 10/1/2018 and 11/7/2023. Staff #1 file contained a DOE FBI Clearance dated 3/1/24 which is not accepted. Staff #2 has a disclosure statement that is dated 9/13/19 which is after their start date(See LIS Code Sheet).

Emergency buckets that were under all children's bathroom sinks in each room contained a hammer that poses a threat to the safety of the children and were accessible to the children.

In the great room play space 4 outlet covers where missing. 2 under the phone and 2 by the outlet by the window.

Emergency buckets that were under all children's bathroom sinks in each room contained Hand Sanitizer labeled Keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. In room 308 the drawer on the left of the counter was not locked and accessible to children contained Bic White Out that was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In room 308 three spray bottles of Contact Plus Disinfectant was stored in the middle cabinet not in a bin and above a food prep area.

In the outside garden play space the wooden singing bench had splintering wood on the top in the middle of the seat causing a visible hazard to children. A cement boarder near the pergola was cracked with sharp edges and loose pieces on the ground. In room 312 and 308 the black cushion mat on the floor was uneven and had tape peeling up causing a tripping hazard. In the great room play space there were splintered holes in 10 of the closet doors along the bottom.

In the great room play space near the floor on the corner by the window had chipping plaster.

In room 312 there were loose protruding screws from the dramatic play sink. In room 308 there was a splintered lid on puzzle box and splintered wooden block that could cause a child to get a splinter. In the outside garden play space there was a wooden boarder missing on a garden box near the covered swing exposing 9 nails.

The outside garden play space had embedded equipment. The Director was unable to provide the ASTM letter to show compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission for the unitary playground protective surface covering.

In room 314 a box of Ziplock plastic bags were observed on the edge of the bathroom sink and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In room 310 toys that were less than 1 inch were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouth: small insect toys in science area, small broken pieces of crayon, small chalk pieces, and small candy mints(in emergency bucket under bathroom sinks) Foam road ways with broken pieces in blocks and 2 half circle foam sponges in art, were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

In room 314 the diapering table had cracks on both right side corners that caused a pinching hazard. One high chair had loose bolts on the right side causing it to be unstable when touched. In room 308 2 chairs in dramatic play area had loose bolts causing them to be wobbly and unstable

In room 308 they did not have 2ft on 3 sides of 4 children rest equipment while the equipment was in use.

The file for Child #2, young toddler, contained health reports in an interval greater than 6 months. Health Reports were dated 1/31/23 and 10/31/23 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for Child # 1, a preschool aged child, contained health reports in an interval greater than 12 months. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Health reports were dated 12/29/22 and 2/20/24

5 children tooth brushes that had been used were placed back into the original packaging not being stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.

Staff #2 file contained a health assessment that was more than 24 months from previous health assessment. Dates 7/29/21 and 11/11/23

The emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants and toddlers.

There was more than 12 months between emergency drills on 5/22/22 and 1/2/24.

The liability insurance policy at the facility did not have the address for childcare facility on the policy.

3 children were receiving care in room 314 without emergency contact information present in the child care space.

Child #1, 2, and 3 all had financial agreements that where reviewed and updated longer than 6 months between dates. Child #1 agreement dates 3/10/23 and 10/11/23. Child #2 agreement dates 3/12/23 and 10/19/23. Child #3 agreement dates 3/10/23 and 10/19/23.

The files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked valid disclosure statements. The disclosure statements were completed on the wrong form not the most recent disclosure statement. The file for staff person #1 whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance and was not removed from the position within 45 days. The FBI Clearance is a Department of Education clearance instead of a Department of Human Services clearance. The file for staff person #2 whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance is a Department of Education clearance instead of a Department of Human Services clearance.

The files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked valid disclosure statements. The disclosure statements were completed on the wrong form not the most recent disclosure statement. The file for staff person #1 whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance and was not removed from the position within 45 days. The FBI Clearance is a Department of Education clearance instead of a Department of Human Services clearance. The file for staff person #2 whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance is a Department of Education clearance instead of a Department of Human Services clearance.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The health assessment in the file was dated 3/4/24 and staff person #1 was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The health assessment in the file was dated 3/14/24 and the TB test in the file was dated 3/18/24 and staff person #2 was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet).

The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 34 days between 6/1/23 and 7/5/23, 39 days between 8/4/23 and 9/12/23, 41 days between 9/12/23 and 10/23/23, 42 days between 11/21/23 and 1/2/24, 31 days between 1/2/24 and 2/2/24, and 54 days between 2/2/24 and 3/27/24.

The file for staff person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The last two clearances in the file for staff person #3 were dated 3/13/18 and 3/28/23 for state police, 3/19/18 and 3/30/23 for child abuse and 3/28/18 and 4/4/23 for FBI. The current FBI on file for staff person #3 was for the purpose of "retail services." The last two clearances in the file for staff person #7 were dated 11/14/17 and 3/27/23 for state police, 11/15/17 and 3/27/23 for child abuse and 11/15/17 and 3/28/23 for FBI.

The last two health reports in the file for child #2, a preschooler, were dated 8/5/21 and 11/17/22.

The last flu shot in the file for child #1, 4 year-old, was dated in 2021 and did not contain a written exemption letter by a parent.

The facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding continuity of operations. The facility did not have a shaken baby sydrome policy.

The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff #1 through #8 were dated 8/1/21 and 8/5/22.

At the time of the inspection, the operator could not locate the information provided to parents on how to access the regulations electronically.

The last two reviews of the emergency plan documented in writing were slightly more than 12 months apart.

The garbage can in the bathroom in room 308 was not lidded.

The most recent health report in the file for child #1 did not include the title of the individual who signed the report.

The health assessments dated in 2018 and 2020 in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart.

The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Based on conversation with the operator, the last emergency drill was conducted in February 2021 and was not documented.

The facility did not have proof of purchase of their fire detection system.