Appleseed Learning Center

In the Front School-Age classroom a bottle of Suave shampoo and a can of Barbasol shaving foam was observed on a shelf in a cupboard next to food.

In the Front School-Age room a can of Barbasol shaving foam was observed. The can was not labeled that it was nontoxic.

The water in the tall sink in the Front School-Age classroom was measured at 111 degrees F. The water in the children's sink in the 4-5 Year Old classroom was measured at 111 degrees F. The water in the children's sink in the OT classroom measured at 120 degrees F. The water in the sink in the Infant classroom measured 118 degrees F. The sink in the restroom in the hallway outside of the Infant classroom measured 119 degrees F.

In the Kitchen two ceiling tiles were observed to have brown spots on them causing a visible hazard. Outside of the Infant classroom in the hallway two ceiling tiles were observed to be missing causing a visible hazard. In the PS/SA Outdoor Play Area the back concrete wall was observed to have a rough edge at the bottom of the wall causing a visible hazard.

In the PS/SA Play Area on the wooden bench on the Toddler Play Area side there were four areas observed on the bench that had rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. There was also a long crack observed in the wooden bench that created a pinch and crush point.

In the OT classroom a child was observed to be sleeping in a pack n play that was observed to not be labeled for the use of that specific child.

The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafey training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 10/9/23 and 7/15/25.

The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 7/1/20 and 7/21/25. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/25/20 and 7/21/25.

The file for staff person #5 lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in the file was dated 7/26/25.

The file for staff person #2 whom was hired as administration/substitute on (See LIS Code Sheet) 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 3/15/19 and 4/19/24. The Child Abuse clearances in the file are dated 3/15/19 and 4/19/24. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 3/19/19 and 4/25/24.

The file for child #4 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 7/11/22 and 9/5/23.

In the 3-year-old room it was observed that a medication log was missing for an inhaler intended for use by child #1 and for a bottle of cold and cough medicine that was intended for use by child #2. In the infant room it was observed that a medication log was missing for a bottle of Tylenol that was intended for use by child #3.

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 8/12/20 and 7/18/23. The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/28/21 and 5/10/24.

The file for staff person #3 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from her hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The staff evaluation in the file was dated 7/23/24.

During staff interviews it was verified that staff person #1 restrained child #1 for a period of 10 to 15 minutes holding him down with her arm while child #1 struggled and screamed for staff person #1 to let him go. The owner self-reported the noncompliance.

The file for staff # 1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 1/25/21. Staff #1 began employment prior to 1/25/23. The file lacked documentation of the previous State Police Clearance. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current State Police Clearance. The previous State Police Clearance was dated 1/1/17. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance. The previous Child Abuse Clearance was date11/16/17. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The previous FBI Clearance was dated 11/11/17.

The files for staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 lacked an updated Emergency plan training. Per Director statement the Emergency Plan Training was reschedule for 8/15/23. Prior training was dated 6/23/22.

The facility lacked an emergency plan in a conspicuous location at the downstairs space.

There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the downstairs preschool room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the school age room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

There were two backpacks hanging in the hallway in the downstair rooms that contained hand sanitizer, and Nystatin Ointment labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children. There was a bottle of Lysol disinfecting wipes and a hand sanitizer on top of the teacher's desk in the school-age room labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a bottle of disinfecting wipes on top of a multi drawers' cart in the Pre -K 4 room labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There were two backpacks hanging in the cubbies in the Pre -k 4 room that contained sunscreen labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.

There was an unlidded trash can in the downstairs preschool room, The can contained used tissues and partially eaten bananas.

There was a damaged drain on the floor near the infant room entrance.

There was a clear and a red plastic cracked bin in the infant room. There was a cracked plastic bin in the playground shed and a cracked yellow cone in playground sand box.

There was a yellow highchair seat without straps in the infant room.

The file for child # 2 a toddler contained a health report that is not dated.

The file for child # 3 an infant contained a health report dated 1/26/23. The file lacked a 6-month updated health report.

The file for child # 1 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine. The file for child # 2 and 3 lacked and updated immunization record.

The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Soothing Gel for child #4,6 and 7. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Auvi Q 0.15 mg Epinephrine injection for child # 8.

There was a bag of apples on top of the downstairs kitchen counter, the bag contained a rotten apple. There was a basket with apples and a basket with oranges on top of the microwave in the school-age room. All of the fruit had been purchased prior to the day observed.

The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.

The file for child # 5 a school-age contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.

The file for staff # 3 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/21/22 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 1/26/17.

The files for staff # 2,3 and 4 contained a current written staff evaluation. The file lacked documentations of the previous written staff evaluation.

The file for child # 4 lacked an agreement form.

The file for child # 4 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.

The child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the office.

The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents in the Pre -K 4 room was dated 11/19/21-11/19/22. The facility lacked a current certificate of compliance shall posted in a conspicuous location used by parents in the PDE room upstairs. This door is used by that specific group of parents.

At approximately 12:15 pm in the toddler room, a child was observed sleeping on pillows in the "quiet cube."

In the infant room, there was an empty pack n play between 2 cribs in which there were children, leaving 2 feet on only 2 sides. One of the children were sleeping.

Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.

The files for staff # 6 and 7 lacked the DHS FBI clearance. Both files contained FBI clearance for the Department of Education. The file for staff # 3 contained a current FBI clearance that was renewed after expiration date 9/18/15-12/23/20.

The first-aid kit in the toddler room lacked soap.

There were two ceiling tiles that were leaking water in to the food preparation area in the kitchen. There was a rusted metal piece under the toddler /preschool sink with sharp edges accessible to children. The counter top of the sink in the toddler/ preschool bathroom is pulling off the wall. The counter top border in the toddler /preschool bathroom is missing the border leaving splinters exposed and accessible to children. There were 6 damaged lights in the toddler/ preschool room

There was peeling paint on the yellow wall by the changing table and on the back, blue wall by the mirror in the infant room. There was peeling paint on the green wall with toddlers art and on the play kitchen area in the toddler/preschool room. There was peeling paint on the right side wall of the entry door wall in the toddler /preschool room.

The wooden kitchen set in the toddler/preschool room has a damage door with a hole with sharp edges and splinters exposed.

There was a pack and play with a one year old child sleeping in the infant room, The pack and play did not have at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides while the equipment was in use.

The files for child # 4 preschool child, lacked an updated health report.

The file for Child # 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACI

The Clonidine medication for child # 7 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/10/22.

The health assessment for staff #8 lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit the staff person from providing adequate care to children.

The facility lacked the pick- up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

The emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

The files for staff # 5 and 6 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 5 and #6 are date 8/20/22.

The file for child # 5 lacked specifying the services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement form.

The files for child # 1 and 5 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form.