Allie Alligator Learning Center LLC

There was a missing toilet bolt cover on the toilet in the first bathroom on the right in the lower-level hallway.

The most recent NSOR certificate on file for Staff person #6 is dated 11.26.19, more than 60 months ago. The file for Staff person #9 includes child abuse clearances dated 3.22.18 and 7.12.23; more than 60 months apart.

The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

There were cans of shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that staff reported are used for arts and crafts projects, in the Preschool classroom and in Toddler 2. There were Chubbie markers in the Toddler 2 room, which has 2- and 3-year-old children in the room, that were labeled "Not for use by children under 3 years of age.".

There was no handwashing sign at the toilet on the right in the preschool girl's bathroom.

Wiggly eyes less than 1 inch size were observed in Toddler 2, where children are placing things in their mouths. Staff reported the eyes are used by the children for arts and craft projects.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10.21.23 and 11.4.24, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #5, who is a preschool age child, are dated 6.29.23 and 7.2.24, more than 12 months apart.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 10.11.21 and 11.2.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 9.30.21 and 4.19.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 were dated 1.4.22 and 2.12.24, more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #9 is dated 5.28.22, more than 24 months ago.

Staff person #10 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #10 completed the training on 5.28.24. Staff person #11 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #10 completed the training on2.19.24.

The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #3 are dated 1.11.19 and 1.22.24, more than 60 months apart. The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #7 are dated 1.8.19 and 1.15.24, more than 60 months apart.

The file for Staff person #1, #7, who were classified as group supervisors, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #3, and #4 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #2 does not include a complete address and telephone number for all release persons.

The file for Staff person #2 includes 4 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12.2022-12.2023; 8 additional hours from 6.13.24-11.4.24 were borrowed to equal the 12 required hours. The file for Staff person #3 includes 9 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12.2022-12.2023; 4 additional hours from 6.4.19.24 were borrowed to equal the 12 required hours. The file for Staff person #4 includes 8 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12.2022-12.2023; 4 additional hours from 5.29.24-5.31.24 were borrowed to equal the 12 required hours. The file for Staff person #6 includes 9.5 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12.2022-12.2023; 3 additional hours from 1.11.24-1.18.24 were borrowed to equal the 12 required hours. The file for Staff person #8 includes 8.5 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 2.2023-2.2024; 4 additional hours from 3.2024-11.30.24 were borrowed to equal the 12 required hours. The file for Staff person #8 includes 8.5 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12.2022-12.2023; 4 additional hours from 7.8.24-7.24.24 were borrowed to equal the 12 required hours.

According to staff interviews, Staff person was witnessed grabbing Child #1 by the arms and pulling the child to the ground while in the outdoor play area.

According to staff statements, Staff person #1 has been heard yelling at and using harsh language toward and regarding children in their care.

The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 12.8.23-1.8.24; 1.8.24-2.8.24; 3.8.24-4.8.24; and 5.8.24-6.8.24, more than 30 days apart.

The file for staff person #1, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. The pre-service training on file for staff person # 1 was dated 5/28/24.

The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #2 are dated 3/19/18 and 5/22/54, more than 60 months apart.

The file for staff person #6 lacked an FBI Clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearances in the file were dated 3/19/18 and 6/21/23. The file for staff person #8 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance was requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes.

The file for child #2 that is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file were dated 2/16/22 and 3/1/23.

The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 12/2/21 and 12/17/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 11/29/21 and 12/1/23. The file for staff person #7 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/20/21 and 3/2/23.

The file for staff person #5 lacked professional development within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet) as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 10/15/18.

The file for staff person #3 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file contained one reference letter.

The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 35 days between 1/10/23 and 2/14/23.

During staff interviews on 1/5/23 it was stated that staff person #1 left the classroom out of ratio with two teachers and 15 young toddlers and older toddlers for approximately ten minutes while another teacher came up to the classroom.

The file for staff person #3 lacked an FBI clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous FBI clearance. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 2/7/14 and 4/30/19. The file for staff person #6 lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 1/24/17 and 2/23/22. The child abuse and FBI clearances in the file are dated 1/24/17 and 2/24/22. The file for staff person #7 whom was hired on (See CODE LIS Sheet) as a group supervisor lacked a valid State Police Clearance. The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 8/27/19. The file also lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 10/25/13 and 9/5/19.

In the school-age room a blue toy bin was observed to have a cracked corner causing rough edges and sharp corners.

In the preschool classroom Auvi-Q EpiPens were observed to be expired on 9/20/22.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was updated 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 11/10/20 and 11/23/22. The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was updated 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 6/29/20 and 8/1/22. The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was updated 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/8/20 and 4/9/22. The file for staff person #4 lacked a health assessment that was updated 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/1/19 and 11/29/21. The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was updated 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 10/15/20 and 10/17/22. The file for staff person #7 lacked a health assessment that was updated 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 5/22/17 and 9/21/22.

It was observed on the Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log that the 30-day smoke detector checks were completed 55 days between 7/22/22 and 9/15/22 and 33 days between 9/15/22 and 10/18/22.

The file for staff person #5 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within 60 months of the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 9/20/16 and 11/19/21. The file for staff person #6 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within 60 months of the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/30/17 and 2/24/22.

The file for staff person #6 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/18/21 and 1/20/22. The file for staff person #8 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file were dated 10/8/21 and 10/25/22.

The file for staff person #13 had an FBI clearance dated 9-3-16 and lacked a current FBI clearance dated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #16, hired provisionally with a start date of 12-10-21, lacked verification of getting fingerprinted for the FBI clearance at their start date to be a provisional hire. The file for staff person #15, hired provisionally with a start date of 7-23-21, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and lacked the NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #3, hired provisionally with a start date of 6-16-21, had an application for the NSOR verification certificate dated 6-17-21 that was after their start date. The file for staff person #7 had FBI clearances dated 8-19-14 and 9-3-19 that were over 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #14 had FBI clearances dated 5-7-15 and 9-14-20 that were over 60 months between clearances.

On the preschool/school-age outdoor play space, the plastic coating on the fence near the gate was peeling in multiple areas.

In the toddler room, there was peeling paint in multiple areas under the middle window on the back wall and along the baseboard on the front wall.

In the toddler room, there were multiple fabric blocks that had pieces coming apart in the corners that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to 1 year olds in the room that were still placing objects in their mouths.

The files for child #1, a 4 year old, and child #4, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

The file for staff person #16, with a start date of 12-10-21, lacked an initial health assessment at their start date and requires a current health assessment. The files for staff person #1, #2, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #14 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for staff person #4, with a start date of 9-27-21, had an initial health assessment dated 10-5-21 that was after their start date. The file for staff person #12, with a start date of 8-3-21, had an initial health assessment dated 11-30-21 that was after their start date.

The file for staff person #16, with a start date of 12-10-21, lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The file for staff person #4, with a start date of 9-27-21, had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated 10-8-21 that was after initial employment. The file for staff person #12, with a start date of 8-3-21, had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated 12-2-21 that was after initial employment.

The files for staff person #6 and #12 had a health assessment that answered "Yes" to having communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination.

The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).

Staff person #12, with a start date of 8-3-21 and functioning as an aide, worked from 8-3-21 to 10-14-21 and was under 18 years of age.

The file for staff person #5 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.

The file for staff person #6, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

The file for staff person #12, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an aide.

The file for child #3 had an Agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.

The file for child #2 had an Agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.

The file for staff person #16 lacked two written, nonfamily references.

The file for staff person #12, with a start date of 8-3-21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of their start date and requires current training.

The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically and the phone number for contacting the local DHS child care office.