Catholic Youth Center Day Care

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed mouse droppings on the floor in the and around the equipment in the kitchen area.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the windows on the third floor (Preschool Prep) to be opened over six inches.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed that the entire first aid kit in the concession area was missing.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the first aid kit in the red gym to be missing band aids and soap. Two of the vans used for transportation were missing water and soap.

The inspector observed two large holes in the wall in the preschool prep classroom, evidence of leaking in the kinder tots bathroom as well as missing ceiling tiles, ripped carpeting in the kindergarten classroom, the metal screen in the bathroom on the main floor to be sharp and peeling from the door. The inspector also observed exposed bolts and broken aluminum twist ties on the fencing for the outdoor play area as well as two broken benches and lifted and broken macadam in the fenced play area.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed chipped paint in the main hallway, 1st grade classroom bathroom, kindergarten classroom, kinder tot classroom bathroom and cubby area, preschool classroom and bathroom, preschool prep classroom, and lunchroom.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the finger/pinch guards on the doors in the facility to be falling off and in disrepair.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed torn cushions on a couch in the lunchroom as well as ripped folding chairs in the concession area.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector found that thermometers were missing from the kinder tots classroom and preschool prep classroom.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility was using Styrofoam for food service.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #8 and found that this child was missing the age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #2, #3, #4, #5 and found that all four staff were missing a health assessment and TB screening as is required for direct care with children. Staff #8 and #11did not update their health assessment every twenty-four months as evidenced by a previous health assessment for staff #8 dated 4/29/22 and the most recent dated 5/9/24. Staff #11 had a previous health assessment dated 5/25/23 and no update since.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #7 and found that the health assessment was dated past the 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS Code Sheet for DOA).

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #2, #3, and #5, and found that all three staff have had direct contact with children and were missing the required Health and Safety training. Staff #11 completed the required pre-service training (see LIS Code Sheet), Health and Safety training over the 90 daytime frame allotted since hire. Staff #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #1, #2, #3, #5 and none had proof of having had fire safety training. Staff #11 did not update their fire safety training annually with the previous fire safety training having been dated 3/16/24 and the most current dated 4/7/25.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #2, #4, and #5 and noted that all three did not have any proof of having any Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR and have direct care with children.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #5 and found that a fee agreement was missing.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for child #1 and #6 and found that there were both missing release persons designated on the agreement forms as are required.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for child #5 and found that the physician's telephone number was missing. The file for child #7 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 were all missing the required home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for child #7 found that it did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that it was missing the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The files for children #2, #6, and #8 were missing the release person's address. The files for children #7 and #8 were missing the telephone numbers of the designated release person.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for children #3, #6, #8 were all missing the required parental signatures for emergency medical care for the children as well as administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #3 and found it was missing the required signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #2, #3, and #5 and found all were missing the two required written nonfamily references.

While at the facility unannounced on 8/7/25 the inspector observed a leak on the third-floor ceiling.

On 7/14/25 the director contacted OCDEL to self-report that staff #1 was observed on video grabbing child #1 by their hair and moving them away from a table. Staff #1 was immediately terminated on 7/14/25.

On 3/12/25 the director self-reported to DHS that child #1 was left alone in a classroom, for four minutes, after staff #1 left the room leaving the child behind.

Durning the course of the unannounced visit at the facility the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff was missing a necessary out of state clearance.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #3 was hired with a volunteer Pa Child Abuse clearance and not an employment version as is required. Staff #4 has been employed over 90 days and did not have PA Mandated Reporter training as is required.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector and director toured the outdoor play spaces and found the aluminum fencing ties to be broken creating areas that require repair.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector and director toured the facility, and chipped paint was observed in the preschool room, 1st grade room, library, little learner room, and new beginning rooms.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector and director discussed an incident that occurred recently where a child got their finger pinched in a door at the facility that required emergency medical care.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #4 (facility cook) and noted that this staff was hired with a health assessment dated 9/17/18. The health assessment must be within a year old at the time of hire.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #1 did not have an updated child health assessment on file since enrollment. The file for child #2 did not obtain an initial health assessment until nine months from enrollment.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1, This staff did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #2 had updated the emergency contact and agreement forms annually versus every six months or as needed.

During the complaint investigation that began on 8/9/24 the inspector was able to verify that on 7/26/24, during the afternoon, staff #1 was not supervising the children in their group which resulted in two children engaging in a physical altercation.

During the complaint investigation that began on 8/9/24 the inspector was able to verify that on 7/26/24, during the afternoon, staff #1 was not supervising the children in their group which resulted in two children engaging in a physical altercation

A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.

A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. After reviewing facility paperwork, video footage, and interviewing staff, it was determined that the facility was out of ratio on multiple occasions. Staff admitted that on 3/4/24, the classroom that contained Staff #1 and #2 had 36 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 4 staff. Video footage was viewed for this same day for the infant and toddler room. At 8:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 5 infants and toddlers. At 9:50 a.m., Staff #3 had 7 infants and toddlers. At 11:30 a.m., Staff #3 had 8 infants and toddlers. Staff #3 was out of ratio until another staff came in at 11:40 a.m. Two staff persons would have been required to meet ratio from 8:50 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. Staff also admitted that on 3/13/24, Staff #4 was in a classroom with 14 preschool children. This amount of children requires at least 2 staff persons.

An unannounced inspection was conducted. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 was hired using volunteer state police clearance. The appropriate state police clearance was not applied for prior to Staff #5 working in child care.

An unannounced inspection was conducted. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 has worked in child care and the file did not contain a health assessment prior to working in child care.

An inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Through staff interviews it was determined that on 3/4/24, the preschool classroom contained 36 children with 2 staff. This classroom has a measured capacity of 20. The classroom was over capacity by 16 children. Documentation showed that another preschool classroom (kinder-tots) measured for 13 children and on 3/13/24, this classroom contained 14 children. This classroom was over capacity by 1 child.

An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. Staff files were reviewed. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 4 clearances are expired and dated as follows: child abuse 4/5/18 and the FBI 4/4/18. Staff # 24 had an FBI clearance expired on 1/13/18and this clearance was not updated until 1/18/23. Staff # 32 had a child abuse clearance expired on 12/14/17 and this clearance was not updated until 1/23/23 and had an FBI clearance dated 4/18/18 that has not yet been updated. The clearances of Staff # 4, # 24, and # 32 were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file of Staff # 3 indicated this staff had lived in New York and Connecticut. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 3 did not have the clearances for these states. Staff # 3 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 13 indicated this staff had lived in New York. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 13 did not have the clearances for this state. Staff # 13 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. See…

An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A physical site review was conducted. In the preschool prep classroom, in the children's cubbies, a bottle of calamine lotion was found and accessible to children. The label on this bottle indicated that the bottle was to be kept out of reach of children. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. In the infant/toddler room on the second floor, a closet was found unlocked and a bottle of bleach was found accessible on the floor. The bottle indicated the need to be kept out of the reach of children.

An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. In the lower-level classrooms, rodent feces was found. Areas were addressed with the director during the inspection.

An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. All bathroom areas used by the children were inspected. The bathrooms had a strong smell of urine.

An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. A bookbag was found accessible to children in the Preschool Prep classroom. Medications were found in the bookbag and are as follows: two bottles of nasal spray, pain reliever, NEB, inhaler, Claritin, vitamin (handwritten vitamin on the bottle, not in manufacture bottle), vitamin, Pepto, and NyQuil. These bottles indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. Some of these medication bottles also included instructions for children 12-years and up. The child's bag these items were found it was of preschool age.

An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 4 has not had an updated health assessment conducted since 1/7/21. Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until 9/9/22 and 9/12/22. Staff # 6 had a health assessment on 12/29/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 4/14/22. Staff # 7 had a health assessment on 9/18/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 10/7/22. Staff # 9 had a health assessment on 12/17/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 10 had a health assessment on 11/12/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 23 had a health assessment on 8/6/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 3/22/23. Staff # 33 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until #/24/23 and…

An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff did not have a tuberculosis screening completed prior to working in childcare: Staff # 1, # 4, # 5, # 14, # 16, and # 33. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A physical site review was conducted. Staff # 37 did not have a tuberculosis screening done at initial hire. Staff # 37 did not have a tuberculosis screening done until 9/25/23. Staff # 39 did not have a tuberculosis screening done at initial hire. Staff # 39 did not have a valid tuberculosis screening on file at the time of this inspection.

An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. During that time, staff files were viewed. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics. Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, # 17, # 20, # 21, # 25, # 26, # 28, # 30, # 31, # 33, # 34, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. During that time, staff files were viewed. Staff # 13 and # 21 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics. Staff # 13 took health and safety training topics on 7/31/23. Staff # 21 took health and safety training topics on 4/2/23. The file of Staff # 30 was reviewed. Staff # 30 still did not complete appropriate pediatric first aid/CPR. The file of Staff…

An inspection occurred at the facility from 4/11/23 to 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff files were missing proof of education: Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, # 21, and # 33. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/23/23. An inspection occurred at the facility from 10/18/23 to 11/2/23. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 21 was still missing proof of education in their file and this staff could not be appropriately qualified for a childcare position at the facility.

An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 5/26/23. A physical site inspection was conducted. Staff # 1 was working in a classroom with 12 preschool children. Staff # 1 stated they became out of ratio at about 9:30a.m. when 2 children arrived. Staff # 1 was out of ratio for roughly 20 minutes until the director was made aware and at that time, children were moved so that appropriate staff:child ratios were met.

Staff persons # 19 and # 33 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR Staff persons # 19 and # 33 were also observed working unsupervised.

Staff person # 4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/28/18.

The following staff were observed to be caring for children unsupervised without the following required trainings completed: Staff person # 7 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/21/21. Staff person # 9, and # 11 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/26/19. Staff person # 22 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/5/21. Staff person # 2, # 19, # 23, and # 24 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 4/6/21.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 4 clearances are expired and dated as follows: child abuse 4/5/18 and the FBI 4/4/18. Staff # 24 had an FBI clearance expired on 1/13/18and this clearance was not updated until 1/18/23. Staff # 32 had a child abuse clearance expired on 12/14/17 and this clearance was not updated until 1/23/23 and had an FBI clearance dated 4/18/18 that has not yet been updated. The clearances of Staff # 4, # 24, and # 32 were not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file of Staff # 3 indicated this staff had lived in New York and Connecticut. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 3 did not have the clearances for these states. Staff # 3 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 13 indicated this staff had lived in New York. See the code sheet for the date of hire of this staff and at the time of this inspection, the file of Staff # 13 did not have the clearances for this state. Staff # 13 was hired in correctly as a provisional hire. See the code sheet for the date of hire of Staff # 34. Staff #…

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 4/27/23. The following staff did not review the facility's emergency plan on an annual basis: Staff # 10 has not reviewed the emergency plan since 2/3/22. Staff # 12 has not reviewed the emergency plan since 1/5/22. Staff # 24 has not reviewed the emergency plan since 1/5/22. The following staff did not review the emergency plan within 90 days of their hire date (see code sheet for the date of hire): Staff # 17 reviewed the plan on 12/2/22. Staff # 25 reviewed the plan on 12/28/22.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the preschool prep classroom, in the children's cubbies, a bottle of calamine lotion was found and accessible to children. The label on this bottle indicated that the bottle was to be kept out of reach of children.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The first aid-kit in the preschool class was on the floor and was accessible to children. Per the regulation, first-aid kits must be inaccessible to children.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 4 has not had an updated health assessment conducted since 1/7/21. Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until 9/9/22 and 9/12/22. Staff # 6 had a health assessment on 12/29/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 4/14/22. Staff # 7 had a health assessment on 9/18/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 10/7/22. Staff # 9 had a health assessment on 12/17/19 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 10 had a health assessment on 11/12/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/6/23. Staff # 23 had a health assessment on 8/6/20 and this staff did not participate in an updated health assessment until 3/22/23. Staff # 33 did not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted until #/24/23 and 3/27/23. Staff # 35…

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff did not have a tuberculosis screening completed prior to working in childcare: Staff # 1, # 4, # 5, # 14, # 16, and # 33.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 4/27/23. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff have not participated in annual fire safety training. The following staff last took fire safety training on: 6/7/21 - Staff # 4, # 7, # 8, # 12, and # 18; 7/2/21 - Staff # 11; 1/3/22 - Staff # 1; 3/4/22 - Staff # 27; 3/7/22 - Staff # 2, # 6, # 10, # 15, # 19, # 22, # 23, # 24, # 27, # 32 and # 35 The following staff have been hired for a year and have not participated in hire safety training: Staff #9, # 20 and # 31

Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics. Staff persons # 1, # 3, # 5, # 14, # 17, # 20, # 21, # 25, # 26, # 28, # 30, # 31, # 33, # 34, and # 36 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.

Staff person # 2, # 4, # 6, # 8, # 9, # 10, # 11, # 12, # 14, # 15, # 17, #, 18, # 19, # 20, # 22, # 23, # 24, # 25, # 26, # 27, # 28, # 30, # 31, # 32, # 33, and # 35 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. The listed staff still have not completed this training as of the date of the inspection.

Staff person # 4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/28/18. Staff person # 1, and # 33 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff were missing 2 letters of written reference in their file: # 1, # 13, # 14, # 16, # 25, and # 30. The following staff were missing 1 letter of written reference in their file: # 5, # 17, # 21, and # 29. These staff were unable to be appropriately qualified for a childcare role at the facility.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff evaluations were not conducted on an annual basis per regulation: Staff # 2 - previous 6/17/21, current 12/28/22 Staff # 4 - previous 6/24/21, current 12/19/22 Staff # 6 - previous 6/29/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 7 - previous 7/2/21, current 12/19/22 Staff # 9 - previous 6/28/21, current 1/3/23 Staff # 11 - previous 7/6/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 12 - previous 6/30/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 15 - previous 6/24/21, current 3/17/23 Staff # 18 - previous 6/24/21, current 12/19/22 Staff # 20 - previous 3/23/22, no annual update Staff # 22 - previous 6/17/21, no annual update Staff # 23 - previous 6/29/21, current 3/15/23 Staff # 27 - previous 3/4/22, no annual update Staff # 32 - previous 3/17/22, no annual update Staff # 35 - previous 6/30/21, current 12/19/22

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. All classrooms were missing a posted emergency medical transportation plan. Per regulation this plan is to be posted in all childcare spaces.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. The following staff files were missing proof of education: Staff # 1, # 14, # 16, # 21, and # 33.

On 6/24/2022, Child #1 was observed on facility video to be picked up by the upper arm inappropriately by Staff #1 at approximately 9pm because the child would not lay down on their cot and was disrupting other children. Child #1 received bruises to their arm as a result. Staff #1 admitted to also restraining Child #1 because the child was being disruptive to other children.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for the following staff. Staff # 5 did not receive an NSOR until 3/3/22. Staff # 5 worked at the facility past the 45 provisional hire window without this NSOR clearance being obtained as required by the CPSL. Staff # 9 did not receive a state police clearance until 5/18/22. Staff # 9 did not apply for this clearances as required to be hired as a provisional hire per the CPSL. Staff # 9 began working at the facility hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. The file of Staff # 9 also indicated this staff has lived in two other states and the appropriate clearances of those states were not in Staff # 9's file as required by the CPSL.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site inspection was conducted. A hole and peeling paint was found in the wall near the entrance door of the New Beginnings classroom. Also in the New Beginnings bathroom, a leak was found under the sink and around the toilet, the molding was coming off the wall exposing a hole. Areas of dirt were found and discussed with staff in the Kindertots room. The ceiling vents in this classroom were also observed dusty. The red gym was found dirty with food/drink stains on the floor, with dirt, garbage and other empty bottles laying on the floor. Tares and rips were found in the red padding that surrounds the gym walls. The big gym also found with dirt on the walls and floor. The red padding on the walls in the big gym also was found with tares and rips in it. The mens and women's bathroom attached to the big gym were found dirty and with strong urine smells.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a health assessment dated for 12/29/19 and this health assessment was not updated until 2/23/22. Staff # 3 had a health assessment dated for 5/29/19 and health assessment was not updated until 2/8/22. See code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 6. Staff # 6 did not obtain a health assessment until 5/9/22 and the file was missing a tuberculosis screening. Staff # 6 did not obtain an health assessment and TB prior to working in child care.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for the following staff. Staff # 2 did not complete the health and safety training topics and pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of their hire date. The health and safety topics were completed on 1/23/22 and pediatric first-aid and CPR was completed on 5/10/22. Staff # 4 did not complete the health and safety training topics within 90 days of their hire date. The training topics were completed on 5/15/22.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for the following staff. Staff # 7 was hired with the file missing one letter of written reference. Staff # 8 was hired with the file missing two letters of written reference.

A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. During this inspection, the preschool room was observed to have 1 staff with 11 preschool age children. The ratio for this group is 1 staff:10 preschool children. Also during interviews, staff indicated that the facility is often out of compliance with staff:child ratios.

A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. Staff interviews were conducted. Due to the New Beginnings room closure, Staff # 1 indicated the children of this closed room had to be moved to moved to other rooms. These moves caused the Little Learners room to contained a total of 19 children. The Little Learners room has a capacity of 15 children. The Little Learners room was over capacity by 4 children.

A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 3/3/22. Staff interviews were conducted. Staff # 1 indicated that bed bugs were found in the New Beginnings classroom and in the bathroom outside of the New Beginnings Classroom.

On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, an unlabeled liquid and a cleaner were stored with food.

On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, dust build up was found behind the freezer in the kitchen area and grease/dust build up was found behind the grill/ansul system. Child care spaces, indoor play spaces, hallways, and stairwells were also observed as needing a through cleaning such as the walls, ceilings, and floors containing dust, dirt, food, and garbage. Ceiling tiles were broken and/or stained and ceiling vents were dusty and/or dirty. The stairwell and hallway used by the children from the 2nd to 3rd floor contained peeling paint/plaster.

On 3/3/22, an unannounced inspection occurred in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre City Sanitarian. In the kitchen, 11 1/2 pints of expired milk, dated for 2/25/22, were observed.