Abington Kids Creative Learning Center INC

During a complaint investigation between 10/1/25 and 10/20/25 certification rep verified with staff interviews that child # 1 removed an outlet cover from the wall and placed it in their mouth. Staff # 1 removed the outlet cover from the child's mouth immediately, however, they did not see the how the child obtained the outlet cover.

During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there was no proof of request on file for the NSOR and FBI clearances for staff # 3 as required by CPSL at the time of their hire (see code sheet).

During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, certification rep observed an exposed bolt on a climber on the outdoor play space.

During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there was no thermometer in the 2 year old classroom refrigerator, which was used to store children's lunches.

During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there were more than 30 days between fire alarm tests. Fire alarm tests were logged on 4/2/25, 5/5/25, 6/5/25.

During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, the director indicated that staff # 1 was hired as a group supervisor. There was no proof of education and experience to qualify them for this position at the facility.

During an unannounced inspection on 9/2/25, there were no written non-family references on file for staff # 1 and 3.

Staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have the required clearances required under the CPSL; staff # 1 only has their state police and child abuse clearances. Staff # 3 (see code sheet for DOH) has an NSOR clearance dated 1/17/25, this is more than the 45-day provisional hiring period permitted at the time of their hire. Staff # 5 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have a valid FBI clearance on file.

The nap cots in the preschool room were not labeled for the use of an individual child.

The diaper trash can observed in the 3-year-old classroom was not hands free.

Staff person # 7 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/31/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Staff persons # 3 and 6 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.

The staff files for staff # 1, 2, 3, and 4, assistant group supervisors, do not have the required child care experience and education prior to service at the facility documented.

During an investigation of self-reported noncompliance, it was verified that staff # 1 was not properly supervising child # 1, which led to child # 1 consuming hydrogen peroxide. It appears to have been an isolated incident and the staff was terminated immediately. Facility has policies in place that were not followed by staff # 1.

During a complaint investigation on 6/3/24, it was verified that on 5/30/34, staff person # 1 left hydrogen peroxide on the changing table and consumed by child # 1. Hydrogen peroxide is labeled "keep out of reach of children."

Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR request on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1/19/24, which was after their date of hire. Staff Person #8 had the request for the state police clearance, but did not have the State Police Clearance on file. The date of the request was not included on the request. Staff Person #10 had an FBI Clearance completed through the Department of Education and not through DHS, as required. Staff Person #12 had requested the NSOR on 9/28/23, but did not have the NSOR certificate on file at this time. Staff Person #12 had requested the PA State Police Clearance on 9/28/23 after their date of hire. Staff Person #12 had their FBI Clearance on file dated 10/2/23 which was after their date of hire, but did not have the request on file. The PA State Police Clearance for Staff Person #13 was dated and requested 9/29/23 after their date of hire. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #13 was dated 10/2/23 after their date of hire. The request for the clearance was not on file. The NSOR Certificate for Staff Person #13 was dated 1/22/24, which was more than 45 days after their hire date. The NSOR was…

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, BabyGanics sunscreen was observed on a bottom shelf of the unlocked changing table cabinet where it was accessible to the older toddlers in care. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, a cracked toy box was observed on the playground presenting a pinch point.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the diaper changing table in the young toddler room was across the room from the sink, presenting an opportunity for cross-contamination when moving from the changing table with the child to the sink for handwashing. The diaper changing table in the 2B room was across the room from the sink, presenting an opportunity for cross-contamination when moving from the changing table with the child to the sink for handwashing. There is no sink in the 2A room, where the older toddler children are changed at the changing table.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, two ripped nap mats with exposed foam were observed in the preschool room.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, plastic bags containing diapers and wipes were observed under the unlocked changing table and in cubbies next to the table, approximately 24 inches high or lower, where they were accessible to the toddlers in care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the crib in the toddler room was labeled with the incorrect name and not with the name of the child who uses it.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, Children's Tylenol with an expiration date of 12/23 was observed in the infant room.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 did not have a health assessment on file. The health assessment and TB test results for Staff Person #12 was dated 10/12/23, after their date of hire.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The dates of testing were as follows, showing more than 30 days between testing on 4 occasions: 2/22/23, 3/24/23, 4/21/23, 5/18/23, 6/16/23, 7/17/23, 8/16/23, 9/15/23, 11/30/23, 12/31/23, 1/12/24, 2/16/24.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #5 had not completed the required one hour health and safety training update within 90 days of their date of hire.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #4 had last completed fire safety training on 11/15/22.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. The training was dated 1/3/24. Staff Person #12 had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. The training was dated 12/25/23. Staff Person #15 had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. The training was dated 1/28/24.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, 15 of the 26 employed staff were listed as aides on the staff data sheet.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #3 did have verification of completion of an Associate's Degree in Human Services.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #2 did have verification of high school education. Staff Person #11 did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #11 did have verification of high school education. Staff Person #14, an assistant group supervisor, had education on file from Serbia, but the education had not been evaluated for the equivalency in the America. Staff Person #14 had verification of 4 years' experience working with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #7 did not have verification of high school education on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #6 did not have verification of two year's experience on file at the facility. Staff Person #6 did have verification of completion of 9th grade education.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the following children who have been enrolled longer than six months did not have child service reports on file: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the emergency contact information for the following children did not include the work address and phone number of the parents: Child #1, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #6 did not include health insurance information.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/16/24. At that time, the facility did not have a master file for incident reports.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 contained a state police clearance dated 11/28/22, after their date of hire. The file for Staff Person #2, who has been employed more than 45 days, did not include an FBI clearance. The file for Staff Person #7, who has lived in NY in the past five years and has been employed more than 45 days, did not contain a NY child abuse clearance.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the doorframe on the outside of the building leading to the playground was observed to be splintering, with sharp pieces of wood and a nail exposed. An accumulation of leaves was observed alongside the stairs leading to the playground.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, two rusty sensory tables were observed on the playground. A cracked storage bin, presenting a pinch point, was observed on the playground.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, plastic zip lock bags were observed in an unlocked drawer at floor level in the Einstein Room that were accessible to the children. The staff in this room indicated that there is a child in that classroom who was present at the time of inspection who places objects in their mouth.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the immunization record of Child #1 showed the flu vaccine was last administered on 11/12/2020. The child's file did not include a letter of exemption.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health report and TB test for Staff Person #7 was dated 12/15/20, more than 12 months prior to providing initial care at the child care facility. The file for Staff Person #13 did not include a health report.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the health report for Staff Person #5 did not include whether they were free from communicable diseases.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the health report for Staff Person #5 did not include whether they were suitable to provide child care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff person #2 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on 1/11/23. Staff person #8 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on 1/15/23. Staff person #9 completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training on 1/10/23. The required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training was required to be completed by 12/30/22.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff Person #4 did not complete the required health and safety training until 1/8/23 and the pediatric first aid and cpr training until 1/10/23, more than 90 days after their date of hire. Staff Person #11 did not complete the required pediatric first-aid and cpr training until 1/10/23, more than 90 days after their date of hire.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff Person #13, who has been employed more than 90 days, did not have mandated reporter training on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, Staff Person #6 had a high school diploma in their file but did not have verification of experience. The position of Staff Person #6 at the facility was a group supervisor. Staff Person #6 does not qualify as a group supervisor.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #7, a group supervisor, did not include a bachelor's degree.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #10 had verification of high school diploma but did not include verification of any experience.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #5, an aide, did not include verification of completion of 8th grade education and verification of completion of the classroom training portion of the training curriculum.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, a daily schedule was not posted in the Irwin Room and the Picasso Room.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the financial agreement for Child #3 was last reviewed 7/18/22.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. At that time, the files for Staff Person #5, Staff Person #6, Staff Person #7, and Staff Person #10 did not have verification of child care experience and education prior to the onset of employment on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/17/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #11 did not contain any letters of reference. The file for Staff Person #12 only contained one letter of reference.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/18/22. Through the investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 has roughly grabbed children by the arm to move them around the room and has been observed holding their legs over top of a child to keep the child from moving.

A complaint investigation was conducted 5/18/22. Through investigations, it was found that Staff Person #1 has told children, "Go play in traffic," and has been overheard saying "I want to smack that child in the face." Staff Person #2 has been overheard telling children in a harsh tone "Shut up" and "you're so annoying."

An unannounced investigation was conducted 5/18/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor who has been employed longer than 90 days, was reviewed. The file did not contain current pediatric first aid and CPR training. The pediatric first aid and CPR training on file was dated 3/4/20 and expired 3/4/22. Staff Person #2 was supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor or higher that had completed the required preservice professional development topics.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation that they had lived in Florida in the past five years, but the file did not contain Florida clearances which were required prior to onset of employment. The file for Staff Person #3 contained an FBI Clearance dated 2/28/22 and the fingerprinting receipt dated 2/28/22, which was after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a PA State Police Clearance requested and dated 2/21/22 which was after their first day caring for children. The file also contained an NSOR certificate dated 3/3/22, which was more than 45 days after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #6 contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/22/22 and an NSOR certificate date 2/25/22, which was after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #7 contained a PA State police clearance requested and dated 2/25/22, which was after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff Person #8 contained an FBI Clearance dated 3/2/22, with the fingerprinting receipt dated 3/2/22, the PA State Police…

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the cots in the young toddler room were not stacked from largest to smallest, posing a crushing hazard.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not working properly.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of TB test results.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, staff did not have a written statement giving the feeding schedule for the infants in care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #5 did not contain documentation of health and safety training. Staff Person #5 has been employed at the facility more than 90 days.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/25/22. At that time, the files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of experience. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of experience. The file for Staff Person #6, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of experience.