Cambridge School · 129 Argyle Rd, Ardmore

On 3/7/23, at time of renewal, dead leaves and debris were observed on the steps outside back steps leading to the facility's lower level.

On 3/7/23, at time of inspection, exposed hot water pipes were observed accessible to children in the second-floor bathroom. (The pipes were hot to the touch)

On 3/7/23, at time of insepction, the window guard preventing the windows on the second floor to open more than 6" were not engaged on windows located in Room 2. (Three windows opened more than 10".)

On 3/7/23, at the time of inspection, first aid kits were observed accessible to children in the YT Room, Room #2, the OT Room and the 1st Floor PS Room.

On 3/7/23, at time of inspection, handwashing signs were not observed in the the Upper-Level Preschool Bathroom (back facility) and the Older Toddler bathroom and diapering areas. Additionally, lidded waste receptacles were not observed by the diapering station located in the Infant Room and Older Toddler Room.

On 3/7/23, at time of inspection, the outdoor embedded equipment located on the PS/School Age play space did not have the required loose fill (mulch) that meets the recommendations of the USCPSC.

On 3/7/23, at time of inspection, an annual emergency drill was not conducted at the facility.

On 3/7/23, at time of inspection, documentation that the facility's updated emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency was not on file.

On Oct 13, 2022 at approximately 12:15pm, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 12 children in the YT Room (one year old).

On 10/13/22, at approximately 12:15am, Staff #3 was observed with 4 Kindergarten children getting into the school van to be transported to PM Kindergarten session. A first aid kit was not observed in the school van. Additionally, emergency contact information was not present in the van for the children being transported to school.

On 10/13/22, Room #7 located on the 1st floor of the Main Building has a child care capacity of 8 children. At the time of inspection, there were 12 children present in Room #7. Additionally, the classroom located on the 1st floor of the back building has a child care capacity of 11 children. There were 19 preschool children present in the child care space during the inspection.

On 10/13/22, Child #1 emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

On 10/13/22, Child #1 emergency contact information did not include the home and work address/work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

On 10/13/22, Child #1 emergency contact information did not include the policy number of the health insurance coverage.

On 10/13/22, Child #1 emergency contact information did not include the addresses of the designated release persons to whom Child #1 may be released.

On 10/13/22, during the inspection, Child #1 had a seizure in the childcare space resulting in emergency medical care and being transported by ambulance to the hospital. Emergency contact information did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures by the facility. (Child #1 parent was notified and gave consent verbally on the telephone)

On 10/13/22, Staff #1 and Staff #2 acknowledged that Child #1 is afraid of the "baby room" which is located in the basement of the main carriage house. The "baby room" is an Older Toddler Room. Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated that in order to get Child #1 to listen and knowing that the it upsets Child #1, threats are made to Child #1 to be taken to the "baby room."

On 8/25/22, Staff #1 file did not have completed Pa Criminal Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance or FBI Clearance required by CPSL. A signed disclosure statement was not observed in Staff #1 file.

On 8/25/22, at approximately 10:45am, Staff #1 Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 20 children (youngest were 2 yrs old). Staff #4 and Staff #5 were observed out of ratio with 11 Young Toddlers. Staff #6 was out of ratio with 13 Preschool children. Additionally, children on the play space were observed going into the classroom unsupervised by a staff person to use the classroom restroom. (Bathroom located on the main floor of back building)

On 8/25/22, two dead trees, with large dead branches hanging over play space, were observed in the middle of the preschool/school age outdoor play space. Staff #1 acknowledged that a local tree company determined the two trees are dead and the facility received an estimate to remove them from the play space.

On 8/25/22, Staff #1 file did not contain documented training of the facility's emergency plan at time of initial hire.

On 8/26/22, hand lotion, sunscreen and hand sanitizer all instructing to keep out of reach of children were observed accessible to children in the School Age room located on the second floor of main building.

On 8/25/22, Staff #1 file did not contain initial health assessment, including results of TB testing to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

On 8/26/22, potentially hazardous food observed in lunch boxes located on the 1st and 2nd floor of the back building were not refrigerated.

On 8/25/22, Staff #9 and Staff #10 were observed with 19 school age children in Room #1. Room #1 has a measured capacity of 8 children. Staff #7 and Staff #8 were observed with 18 PK children on the second floor of the back building. The second floor back building has a measured capacity of 12 children.

On 8/25/22, certification representative observed 50 children on the outside play space. Emergency contact information was not present with the children receiving care in the play space.

On 8/25/22, Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education.

On 3/17/22, the file belonging to Staff #1(hired 4/1/21) did not contain a completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL.

On 3/17/22, hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children on the second floor (main building) preschool room and on the first floor of the preschool back building. Toilet bowl cleaner was observed in an unlocked sink cabinet accessible to children in the PK room (second floor back building). A unlocked utility closet containing toxins and hazards was observed in the downstairs OT room (main building).

On 3/17/22, the counter, window sill and sink area in the back part of the OT room were dirty.

On 3/17/22, during renewal inspection, a ladder and packages of lightbulbs were observed in the second floor back stairwell landing, obstructing the means of egress in case of an emergency.

On 3/17/22, medication belonging to Staff #2 was observed on a shelf accessible to children in the lower level back building.

On 3/17/22, the file belonging to Staff #1(hired 4/1/21) did not contain verification of education.

On 3/17/22, ten children were observed receiving care in the PK room located on the second floor of the back building. Staff #2 stated that emergency contact information was not present in the PK room where children were receiving care.