A Place to Grow Learning Center

The file for Child #1, a preschool age child, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 7.20.23.

The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #6 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.

The file for Staff Person #3, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification that they had graduated from high school.

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked one written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. One of the two references on file was written by a relative.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked completion of their Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was completed 106 days after starting at the facility.

The bottom level preschool classrooms (currently labeled as Music, Art and Library classrooms) each contained one black metal cabinet approximately 6 feet tall which was not anchored to the wall. The cabinets were not stabilized and could tip over.

Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system was dated 10/23/2023 and the next on 12/21/2023 which exceeded 30 days.

The only disclosure statement in the file for staff person #10 was from the substitute child care agency.

On a low shelf in room 113, the following objects were accessible to the two year-old children in care at the time and are less than 1 inch in diameter or have removable parts: a container of rubber dinosaurs, a few small plastic dinosaurs, tanagrams and foam paint rollers.

Two of the three last health reports in the file for child #2, a 19 month old, were dated 8/25/22 and 5/18/23.

The last two health reports in the file for child #1, a 4 year old, were dated 10/6/21 and 7/14/23.

There was no evidence of a flu shot in the file for child #3, a young toddler, and the file did not contain a writtent statement of exemption from a parent.

The health assessment in the file for staff person #10, who was from a substitute child care agency, was signed by an individual whose title was listed as "NP."

On the health assessment in the file for staff person #8, the question regarding communicable disease was marked "yes."

On the facility's testing log, there were two times where the fire detection system was tested more than 30 days apart: 4/6/23 and 5/26/23 and 6/22/23 and 7/25/23.

The last two fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated 2/24/22 and 6/2/23.

Staff person #2, #4, #5 and #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):

The first-aid/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, #3, #4 #6 and #7, hired on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), was dated more than 90 days after the individual began working with children. The revised health and safety training in the file for staff person #2, hired on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), was dated 8/18/23.

The child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #5, hired provisionally on (see LIS code sheet), was for volunteer purposes, and the individual was observed alone in a classroom with children on 9/29/22. The FBI clearance and proof of request of the clearance in the file for staff person #5 were both dated 10/11/21. The last two state police, child abuse and FBI clearances in the file for staff person #7 and #8 were dated more than 60 months apart. The last two FBI clearances in the file for staff person #11 were dated more than 60 months apart.

In room Preschool A, there was a bag of Vigoro all-purpose potting soil mix inside the sensory table, making it accessible to children in care at the time. The directions included instructions to keep out of the reach of children.

There was no evidence of a flu shot in the file for child #2, an 8 month-old.

There was an expired bottle of Benadryl in the PreK room for child #1.

The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #9 was signed by an individual who listed "NP" as their title.

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

The previous FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #9, hired (see LIS code sheet), expired on 2/28/22 and was not updated until 7/19/22. The previous FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #11, hired (see LIS code sheet), expired on 8/31/20 and was not updated until 10/26/21. The updated training should have been completed by 6/17/21.

The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #1, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 1/11/22. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #2, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 7/19/22. The only health and safety training in the file for staff person #3, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 2/6/22. The only acceptable FA/CPR training by a PQAS instuctor in the file for staff person #5, hired (See LIS code sheet), was dated 7/19/22. The training should have been completed by 4/29/22. The health and safety training in the file for staff person #5 was dated 1/20/22. The only FA/CPR training in the file for staff person #6, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 10/13/21. The training should have been completed by 6/17/21. The only acceptable FA/CPR training by a PQAS instuctor in the file for staff person #8, hired (see LIS code sheet), was dated 7/19/22. The training should have been completed by 4/29/22. The following staff files included the 6 hour training "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" dated before 9/30/2016, making it unacceptable, and a 10-hour training dated after 4/29/22: #1, #7 and #12 through #19.

The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #1 were dated 5/22/17 and 8/8/22. The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #6 were dated 1/12/17 and 7/21/22. The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #8 were dated 4/13/16 and 8/30/21.The last two mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #11 were dated 6/13/17 and 9/28/22.

The most recent emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a street name or number for the child's physician.

One of the reference letters in the file for staff person #4 was written by a family member.

The file for staff person #6, hired (see LIS code sheet), did not include 12 hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.