Bellefonte Family YMCA Day Care Center

During the renewal inspection on 4-22-26, it was observed that the outlet in the hall next to the infant room was missing protective covers.

During renewal inspection 4-22-26, thermometer's were not in the refrigerators in Young Preschool and Young Toddler rooms.

During summer camp, two children were injured, each resulting in emergency medical treatment. The incidents were not reported to DHS within 24 hours of happening.

A child was left unsupervised in Classroom 3 for approximately 15 minutes. The child was left behind when the rest of the class went to a gross motor activity.

In classroom #1 and Classroom #2 a vent located on the wall was observed to be dusty.

In classroom 3, a sensory bin was observed to contain multiple items less than an inch in diameter, which are considered choking hazards.

Staff #1 had an initial health assessment dated 10/31/24, which was not completed prior to initial employment.

Staff #1 completed health and safety training on 12/4/24, which was not done within 90 days of hire.

In the mat room (gross motor room), two teachers were observed on their phone while children were in care. Upon walking in the door, both teachers quickly put their phones away.

In the Young Preschool room, a child sized blue couch near the entrance was observed to be in disrepair with exposed foam at the corners of the cushion.

Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable disease.

Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include any potential medical problems.

Health assessment on file for staff #1 did not include the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

During the inspection on 10/21/24, a gallon of milk was observed in the fridge in the Young Toddler room with an expiration date of 10/18/24.

The last documented fire drill completed was dated 3/22/24. There was no updated fire drill completed since that date as evidenced by the fire drill log.

File for staff #1 did not include the staff's previous experience or have record of the staff's education.

Staff #1 left the room for approximately 22 minutes, leaving staff number 2 in the room alone with 12 pre-school aged children. This was confirmed through video footage.

Staff #1 was observed leaving the room for approximately 22 minutes, leaving staff #2 to supervise 12 preschool children. During this time, video footage revealed two children acting inappropriately in an area that could not be adequately supervised by one staff person.