Barrels of Fun Exploration Center

On 11/19/24 observed a swing set, toy box, and slide/climber used by children in child care near the storm drain grates in the grassy area to the right of the building.

On 11/19/24 observed a bottle labeled "bleach water" above the changing mat in Room 1 which was accessible to children. On 11/19/24 observed Art Naturals hand sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" at the handwashing sink in Room 2.

On 11/19/24 the hot water temperature was 110.5 degrees at the sink located in the Preschool bathroom of Room 4. On 11/19/24 the hot water temperature was 111 degrees at the sink located in the Toddler bathroom of Room 4.

The first-aid kit for the Toddlers in Room 4 lacked disposable, nonporous gloves.

On 11/19/24 the sink in Room 1 lacked platforms or steps to be easily approached by children using it.

On 11/19/24 observed cracked eyes on the Little Tykes turtle sandbox creating rough edges in the outdoor play space off Room 2. On 11/19/24 observed a pink Radio flyer tricycle with rust on the handles and tire cover on the concrete slab outside Room 4. On 11/19/24 observed a picnic table with splintering wood outside the large fenced in area behind Room 4. On 11/19/24 observed cracked Magna tiles in Room 4.

On 11/19/24 observed foam shapes and letters with bite marks in Room 2.

On 11/19/24 observed a Little Tykes picnic table that moved from side to side in the Toddler side of Room 4.

On 11/19/24 the refrigerator in Room 2 lacked an operating thermometer.

Child #1, a 3-year-old, lacked Hepatitis B immunizations, Pneumococcal immunizations, and Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 2 Hepatitis B immunizations, 3 Pneumococcal immunizations, and 1 Hepatitis A immunization.

On 11/19/24 Staff #10 did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before eating breakfast after arriving at approximately 10 AM.

On 11/19/24 observed staff placing diapers soiled with urine in a lidded waste receptacle instead of a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in Room 2.

The operator lacked documentation of notifying local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The operator provided documentation of notifying the local traffic authorities on 11/28/23.

The file of Staff #8 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained documentation of completing the 10-hour health and safety training on 11/8/24.

The files of Staff #3 and #9, who were designated as aides, lacked documentation the curriculum included, at minimum, a total of 600 clock hours including a minimum of 400 clock hours of classroom training and a minimum of 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child care facility.

The files of Staff #6 and #7 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #6 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 8/29/24 with a previous training completed on 5/5/23. The file of Staff #7 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 8/29/24 with previous training completed on 5/6/23.

Staff #4 and #5, who were designated as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of 2 years' experience with children.

The agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the services to be provided to the family and child.

The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #'1 emergency contact was signed on 8/1/23 and reviewed on 1/10/24 and 8/6/24. Child #1's agreement was signed on 8/1/23 and reviewed on 1/10/24 and 8/21/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #5 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact was reviewed on 8/1/23, 1/10/24 and 8/1/24. Child #5's agreement was reviewed on 8/8/23, 1/10/24, and 9/3/24.

Staff #3 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training required from 10/23 to 10/24. Staff #3 had documentation of 10 hours of training completed on 12/1/23.

Observed a cord to a baby swing which was not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation hazard in Room 3.

The hot water temperature at the sink in Room 3 was 111 degrees F.

The refrigerator in Room 3 lacked an operating thermometer.

The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 11/10/23, 12/8/23, 1/5/24, 1/26/24, 2/23/24, 3/16/24, 4/16/24, 5/14/24, 6/11/24, and 7/9/24.

Staff person #1 does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Observed a coffee pot in the office located adjacent to Room #2 which was accessible to children in care.

Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first id/CPR training by a trainer who is PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first id/CPR training in an approved curriculum, by a trainer who is PQAS-certified in that training topic.

The file of staff #6 had late clearances due to the fact they were all obtained in May or June of 2023 (see LIS code sheet).

Observed in infant room #2 a brown and green pack and play with loose fitted sheets. Observed in the preschool room adult scissors stored in a container on the counter accessible to children present in the room and an opened box of Christmas lights accessible causing a strangulation hazard.

There was not documentation that staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, and #10 completed emergency plan training annually, due to the fact the director used the emergency drill as training for the emergency plan.

Observed in the young toddler room 2 tubes of toothpaste labeled, "keep out of the reach of children" stored in a bucket on the sink accessible to children in care.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a first aid kit in infant room #2.

Observed in the preschool room, foam blocks with bite marks. Observed plastic bags present in bins in the child care space and in the restroom used by children accessible to children in care. In the older toddler and younger toddler rooms, observed plastic diaper packages stored on shelves accessible to children present in the rooms. In infant room #2, observed plastic bags stored in a bin on the floor accessible to children present in the room.

Observed in the young toddler room, 3 rest mats not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

At the time of the inspection, the thermometers in the refrigerators located in the young toddler room and infant room #2 were broken; and the thermometer in the refrigerator located older toddler room measured 53 degrees.

Observed in the older toddler room, Equate brand pain and fever medication and Top Care brand nasal spray not labeled for the use of a specific child.

The file of staff #7 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases

Observed in the young toddler room, a yogurt pouch for child #3 not refrigerated.

Observed an emergency plan that lacked accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

At the time of the inspection, the director reporter to the cert rep they had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The file of staff #4 completed Mandated Reporter training after 90 days of initial hire, due to the fact it was dated 11-1-23. (See LIS code sheet) Staff #6 completed Mandated Reporter training after 90 days of initial hire, due to the fact it was dated 5-5-23. (See LIS code sheet)

At the time of the inspection, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in infant room #1.

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the enrolling parent.

At the time of the inspection, there were not copies of emergency contact forms present in infant #2 room.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

The files of staff #1 and #5 lacked documentation of completing the required annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

At approximately 1:00 p.m. observed child #1 sleeping in a crib with the mattress elevated by a triangular shaped wedge pillow placed between the mattress and the crib frame. Therefore, the infant was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and there was not documentation on file for child #1 explaining a medical reason child #1 should not sleep in the sleep position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Observed the walkways, 3 steps, and deck space leading to the door for toddler 1 room and the door for toddler 2 room were snow packed. The snow packed on the steps did not allow for a flat surface to walk. The snow packed on the walkways had become slick due to thawing and refreezing over a course of time.

Second citation, previously cited on 1-10-23 observed in the toddler 2 room, older toddler children sleeping on cots that were placed less than 2 feet apart from each other; in the toddler 1 room observed 3 young toddlers sleeping on 2 cots and in 1 pack and play that were placed less than 2 feet apart from each other.

Observed child #6, an infant sleeping in a pack and play while a toy was present in the rest equipment.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 there was not a lidded waste receptacle present in the restroom adjacent to infant room #1 upstairs.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 observed in the large playground, an exposed bolt on the Step 2 climber.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 observed in the downstairs childcare space for older toddlers and preschool age children, 4 kitchen play cabinets not anchored.

Observed in the toddler space, child #4 and #5 sleeping on cots that were placed less than 2 feet apart from each other.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 the file of child #2, lacked documentation of an exemption letter. The file of child #3 lacked documentation of an exemption letter for the absence of the flu shot.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 the file of staff #1, as AGS lacked documentation of a high school diploma to support the position.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 the files of children #1 and #2 lacked agreements with the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 the file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with parent's full work address.

Second citation, previously cited on 11-30-22 the file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

The file of staff #3 had a Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteer rather than employment (See LIS for DOH).

Observed in the large playground 2 containers with standing water measuring 4 inches deep in each and in the patio space a 12" by 12" container filled with water. Observed in the playground adjacent to toddler #2 room, standing water measuring 3 inches deep in a table.

Observed electrical outlets without protective receptacle covers in infant room #1.

Observed in the downstairs childcare space, a bag in front of the cubby labeled for child #8 had Blue Lizard brand sunscreen and Coppertone sunscreen both labeled "keep out of the reach of children." Also in the downstairs childcare space, observed the door to the furnace room was accessible due to the fact the type of handle was not childproof because it could be turned up or down and the child proof mechanism only prevented turning the handle down. Observed 2 aerosol cans of hornet spray labeled "keep out of the reach of children" immediately upon opening the door.

Observed in the downstairs childcare space, the first-aid kit hanging on a hook low enough to be accessible for the older toddlers and preschool age children.

There was not a lidded waste receptacle present in the restroom and at the sink outside the restroom in the downstairs at the time of the inspection. There was not a lidded waste receptacle present in the restroom adjacent to infant room #1 upstairs.

Observed in the large playground, an exposed bolt on the Step 2 climber.

Observed in the downstairs childcare space older toddlers still placing items in their mouth, plastic bags accessible in black storage drawers near the piano, in a light blue plastic container on the floor near the teachers' cubbies, and in the bottom drawer of the file cabinet near the refrigerator. Also observed foam building blocks: 1 large red rectangle with corner chunk bitten out and others with bite marks. Observed in toddler room #2 an Infantino brand caterpillar boppie pillow torn along the stitching with exposed foam.

Observed in the downstairs childcare space for older toddlers and preschool age children, 4 wooden, kitchen play cabinets not anchored. Furthermore, during the inspection, cert rep observed a preschool age male child climb on multiple pieces of equipment not due to a lack of supervision. Therefore, the presence of a fall or crush hazard exists.

The files of children #2, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the flu shot or an exemption letter. The file of child #3 lacked documentation of an exemption letter for the absence of the flu shot.

Observed a sippy cup labeled for child #6 in the downstairs childcare space with milk in it. Also observed in the downstairs childcare space, a lunchbox in the cubby labeled for child #8 with food that could spoil if not refrigerated.

There were not feeding schedules for the 2 infants observed in care; children #1 and #7.

Observed Avent brand bottles in the infant/toddler space upstairs not labeled for a specific child.

The file of staff #2, as AGS lacked documentation of a high school diploma to support the position.

The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked agreements with the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked agreements with the dates of the children's admissions.

The files of children #2 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with parents' full work addresses. The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's work phone number.

The files of children #1, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation; or NA if not applicable.

The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

The files of children #3 and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with full and complete addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The files of children #1, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

The file of staff #2 lacked the National Sex Offender Registry report.

Observed 2 windows in room #2 and 2 windows in the infant room adjacent to room #2 that opened more than 6 inches. Both rooms were located above the ground floor.

The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment with the tuberculin skin test.

The file of staff #3, an aide lacked documentation of an 8th grade education.