ABCS Childcare and Learning Center LLC

The file for staff #1 contained a state police clearance and a child abuse clearance which were not renewed within 60 months. The previous state police clearance was dated 11/06/19 and was renewed on 2/04/25. The previous child abuse clearance was dated 11/07/19 and was renewed 2/15/25. The file for staff #3 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance. The application was dated 2/05/25 which was after their date of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff #3 also lacked a disclosure statement signed at initial hire. The disclosure on file was dated 10/29/24, however, this disclosure statement version was dated 1/01/25 and was not yet available in 10/2024. The file for staff #4 lacked a current NSOR. The NSOR on file was dated 12/10/19. The file for staff #5 lacked current state police, child abuse and NSOR clearances. The clearances on file were dated as follows; state police 2/04/20, child abuse 2/13/20, and NSOR 12/06/19. The file for staff #6 lacked a current NSOR clearance. The NSOR on file was dated 12/09/19. Staff #3, #4, #5, and #6 were observed caring for children. No staff with complete current clearances were on site at the time of the inspection.

The files for staff #1, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of completing emergency plan training in 2024. Current training for all three staff is now on file.

The facility's letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include details regarding the accommodations made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Sources of heat in the multi-purpose/dining room, which included toaster ovens and an air fryer, were accessible to children due to a nonfunctional gate lock.

The gate to the PS space was not fully attached at the hinges, creating a pinch point. Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas; 1 in the multipurpose/dining room, 1 in the indoor play space which included visible streaks on the wall under the stain, and 1 in the school age gym. Additionally, in the gym, brown staining was observed inside a ceiling light near the stained tile and small exposed nails were observed on a wall mounted wooden shelf.

A TV in the school age room was broken in the center leaving sharp areas of glass accessible.

Two flat screens, observed in the media center of the PS room and the school age room, were not anchored creating a risk of tipping over.

The larger refrigerator in the infant/toddler eating space lacked a thermometer.

The file for child #5, a preschooler, did not contain a health report conducted within the last 12 months. The only health report on file was dated 3/17/23.

The hands-free trash can at a diapering area in the infant/toddler room was not functional. The lid was detached from the hands-free mechanism.

The file for staff #5 did not contain a current health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 3/02/22. The files for staff #1 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. Current health assessments are now on file for staff #1 and #4.

An emergency drill has not been documented in over 12 months. The last documented emergency drill occurred 3/01/23.

Staff #3 did not complete health and safety training topics 1-9 within 90 days of hire. The training on file was dated 2/05/22. The 1-hour update was not completed within 90 days of hire. Part 1 and Part 2 of the new health and safety training were completed in February 2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The multi-purpose/dining room lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.

The file for child #2 contained a child service report which was not dated therefore compliance could not be determined. The file for child #5 contained a child service report which lacked documentation of being shared with the parent. The report was not signed by the parent.

The file for child #3 did not contain an emergency contact form.

The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact form for children #1 and #4 did not include complete health insurance coverage and policy number for the children.

The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the complete addresses and the phone numbers for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form and agreements for children #2 and #5 have not been reviewed and signed by the parent in over 6 months. The last review for child #2 was dated 6/24/24 and the last review for child #5 was dated 9/17/23.

The emergency contact form for child #1 was signed, but not dated by the parent.

The file for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file lacked an emergency contact form.

The file for staff #2 contained 11 of the 12 annual hours of training completed on time between 9/27/23 and 9/30/24. An additional hour was completed late in February 2025. The file for staff #5 contained 4.5 of the 12 annual hours of training completed on time between 12/2023 and 12/31/24. An addition 6.5 hours of training were completed late in February 2025. The training hours for staff #2 and #5 are now current.

The most recent FBI clearance on file for Staff #4 is dated 2/5/19, more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff #5 lacked an NSOR certification.

The file for Staff #8 contained an old disclosure statement that is no longer accepted. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The fire extinguisher in the Kitchen/Multi-Purpose room was serviced in February of 2022. The directions on the tag of the extinguisher read to 'void 1 year from the date punched on tag', meaning the fire extinguisher inspection was not current and out of date.

The operator did not document in writing a review of the emergency plan at least annually.

The file for Staff #8 did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training within 90 days from date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The facility lacked a letter to parents in the emergency plan addressing the following topics: 1. Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, 2. Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises, 3. A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, 4. A method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and 5. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

A power strip in the Preschool room and wall outlets in the Multi-Purpose room were missing protective receptacle covers, which was accessible to child 5 years of age or younger.

A unlined garbage can containing tissues with human secretions was observed in the Preschool Room.

A broken telephone jack hanging from the wall and a dried substance hanging from the light fixture was observed in the School Age room. In the boys bathroom, rust was observed on the stall walls of the urinal. In the Multi-Purpose room, a cracked piece of plastic with an exposed screw was observed attached to the wall near the windows, which could be hazardous to children.

Peeling paint and plaster was observed at the base of the door frame and on the back wall by the basketball hoop in the School Age Play Area. Peeling paint was observed at the bottom of the utility sink door in the Boys Bathroom.

In the Kiddie Corral, a plastic bridge climber was observed with cracks that could cause pinch points. In the School Age room, a toy kitchen was observed with 4 exposed screws, which could be hazardous to children. Sleep mats with ripped and peeling plastic and a broken paper holder with exposed screws were observed in the Main Room's Art area.

Wood chips and a foam climber with ripped plastic in the Kiddie Corral and broken Magnatiles and a foam cube with ripped plastic less than 1 inch in diameter in the Young Toddler room, were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

A crib in the Infant room did not contain a label identifying use by a specific child.

The file for Child #2 (MR 3/7/22), Child #3 (MR 10/19/20), and Child #4 (MR 2/28/22), preschool aged children, lacked an updated health report within the last year.

The immunization record on file for Child #3 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of Rotovirus, 1 dose of DTAP, and 1 dose of Pneumococcal with no Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/8/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The file for Staff #6 (2/25/21 and 3/31/23) and Staff #7 (4/10/19 and 2/10/22) contained health assessments more than 24 months apart.

The Tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #8 is dated 2/26/21, more than 1 year prior to date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The health assessment on file for Staff #8 dated 9/21/23 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The most recent fire drill documented on the fire drill log was on 12/7/23, more than 60 days ago.

The annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facilities and vehicular routes around the facility was dated 1/5/23.

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were dated 2/26/22 and 3/5/23, more than one year apart. The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #7 were dated 2/11/22 and 3/5/23, more than one year apart.

Staff #8 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 1/18/24, more than 90 days from date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The files for Staff #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 lacked a written evaluation that was conducted within the past 12 months.

The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain an acceptable Child Service Report that was reviewed and signed by the parent every six months.

The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work phone number.

The emergency contact form for Child #5 was not present in the space that the child was receiving care.

The Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement forms for Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation that both forms were reviewed, updated, and signed by the parent every six months.

Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not obtain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

On 1/25/24 at approximately 9:15 am, staff #3 took a group of 9 preschoolers to the bathroom, located in the main entrance, past the double doors. Staff #3 returned to the classroom with the preschoolers. 1 preschooler was left alone in the bathroom for approximately 10 mins. The child was singing and the Certification Representative (CR) was in the main entrance and heard the child. When the CR entered the bathroom, the child was observed to be alone. The CR escorted the child back and released child #1 to staff #1.

*On 1/25/24, at 8:33 am, staff #2 and #3 were observed caring for 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 4 Older Toddlers, and 9 Pre-School aged children in the Toddler room.

**On 1/25/24, at 8:33 am, staff #2 and #3 were observed caring for 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 4 Older Toddlers, and 9 Pre-School aged children in the Toddler room.

***On 1/25/24, at 8:33 am, staff #2 and #3 were observed caring for 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 4 Older Toddlers, and 9 Pre-School aged children in the Toddler room.

On 1/25/24 at approximately 9:15 am, staff #3 took a group of 9 preschoolers to the bathroom, located in the main entrance, past the double doors. Staff #3 returned to the classroom with the preschoolers. 1 preschooler was left alone in the bathroom for approximately 10 mins. The child was singing and the Certification Representative (CR) was in the main entrance and heard the child. When the CR entered the bathroom, the child was observed to be alone. The CR escorted the child back and released child #1 to staff #1.

On 1/25/24 at approximately 9:15 am, staff #3 took a group of 9 preschoolers to the bathroom, located in the main entrance, past the double doors. Staff #3 returned to the classroom with the preschoolers. 1 preschooler was left alone in the bathroom for approximately 10 mins. The child was singing and the Certification Representative (CR) was in the main entrance and heard the child. When the CR entered the bathroom, the child was observed to be alone. The CR escorted the child back and released child #1 to staff #1.

The file for staff # 3 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.

The file for staff # 7 lacked the Health and Safety training certificate.

On 8/22/23, at 1:30 PM, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising 2 Infants and 4 Young Toddlers in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. Also, based on conversations with Staff Person #1, #2 and #3, they were the only three staff present from 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM. Children in attendance from 9:30-1:30 were: 2 infants, 5 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 7 preschool, 6 younger school age and 1 older school age. This number of children requires at least four staff persons present. to meet the compliance of mix aged levels.

On 8/22/23 at 1:30 PM, Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a baby carrier.

On 8/22/23, observed in the Infant/Young Toddler Room, less than two feet of space between pack n plays where Child #2 and Child #3 were napping.

The file for staff person #5 included a State Police and FBI Clearance, but the rap sheet did not include the dispositions. After review of the criminal docket sheets, it was determined staff person #5 was awaiting trial.

The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

Observed ceiling tiles, which had been stained from water damage, in the dining area and in the School Age Playroom.

One sink in the men's restroom was missing a handwashing sign.

The right half of the hallway, which leads from the facility to the rear exit, was obstructed by storage boxes and equipment.

Observed a broken door on the play stove in the toddler room.

The file for Child #2, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months.

The most recent updated health assessments in the files for Staff Persons #1, #2, #3 and #5 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for Staff Person #6 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.

The One Hour Health and Safety Updates in the files for Staff Person's #1 through #7 were conducted in February and March, 2023. This was after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

The current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted on 3/5/23. This was after the previous certification had expired on 9/5/22.

The fee agreements and emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #3 have not been updated by the parents within the last six months.

The current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.

The operator did not document in writing a review of the emergency plan at least annually.

A container of bleach solution was stored on a shelf next to food in the kitchen area.

The record for staff #3 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following their previous health assessment.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

An annual emergency drill was not conducted.

The operator was unable to present the proof of purchase for the fire detection system.

Staff person #2 completed CCDGB health and safety training, more than 90 days following hire on 5/26/2021.

Emergency contact information for child #1 was not present in the infant/toddler room where the child was receiving care.

Staff #1, #3 and #4 did not obtain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.