Center for Academic Support and Student Enrichment

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 5, #6, #7, and #8 did not have verification of experience in childcare on file at the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #5, #6, #7, and #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.

At the time of the allocated inspection the certification representative observed a volunteer not being supervised by a staff person, with a minimum assistant group supervisor title, while working with children.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had a volunteer that did not have all clearances or mandated reporter on file at the facility.

At the time of the allocated inspection the certification representative observed the facility not providing proper supervision. on the lower level, staff #1 was observed leaving the children and a volunteer unsupervised.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance, #3 did not have an NSOR certificate, #4 did not have a DHS FBI clearance, and #6 had a DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff/facility person #1, 3, 6, and 7 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #6 did not have a health report on file. Staff #1 and #7 had a health report that was more than 24 months old.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days. The documented drills were conducted on 3/12/24; 6/12/24, and 10/18/24.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the the first level of the facility did not have the evacuation route posted.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 did not have documentation of the completion of the health and safety update training.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #8 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2, 4, and 8 did not have the verification of the completion of fire safety training.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 did not have verification of the completion of the health and safety training.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3 and 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #5 was not on file at the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no individual file for child #5 at the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 3, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 3, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.

At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 4 and #5 did not have verification of experience in childcare on file at the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.

At the time of the monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 did not have a PA state police clearance; staff #2 had mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old; staff #3, hired on 10/5/23, did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file or documentation of fingerprints being taken for the DHS FBI clearance; staff #4, hired on 10/11/23, did not have a disclosure statement, a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance or documentation of fingerprints being taken for the DHS FBI clearance, or a National Sex Offender Registry clearance (NSOR) or the request for the NSOR; staff #5 and #6 did not have a PA state police clearance, a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance, a National Sex Offender Registry, or a mandated reporter training; staff #7, hired on 9/7/2023, did not have a DHS FBI clearance or documentation of fingerprints being taken for the DHS FBI clearance.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not specify the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a posting of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs that stated "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating".

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #2 did not include a review of the child's health history. The health report consisted of only the immunization record.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a health report that was more than 24 months, with a date of 4/21/17. Staff #2 also had a health report that was more than 24 months, with a date of 6/11/18. Staff #3 did not have a health assessment on file.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not conduct an emergency drill within the last 12 months.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility conducted fire drills more than 60 days apart. The documented drills were dated 7/31/23 and 10/3/23.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have the evacuation route posted on the ground floor level of the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the testing of the smoke detectors on each floor at least once every 30 days. The provider also did not have the proof of purchase for the fire system.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the facility had a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment but it did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's documentation of general liability insurance was expired with a date of 10/18/2023.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have current certification for pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in the record was taken on 1-24-2019, which was valid for 2 years after that date.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have emergency contact forms on the upper level of the facility.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have emergency contact forms for children that are transported by the facility on the facility vehicles.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5 and #6 did not have a file at the facility. Staff #5 and #6 were present on the day of the inspection.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for staff #3, #4, and #7 did not include verification of education.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for facility persons #3, #4, and #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that no staff had valid pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

At the time of the complaint inspection the certification representative spoke to the director and she reported that the children are told to wear their seatbelts but they don't force them to do so. The children in the facility were asked to raise their hands if they wear their seatbelts on the van and only one child raised their hand.

At the time of the complaint inspection the certification representative observed the children of the facility exiting a grey van and a white van. Upon inspection of the vehicles, it was determined that the grey van had a seating capacity of 12 passengers and the white van had a seating capacity of 15-passengers.

On date of renewal inspection, facility person #1- DOH 9/2022 did not have NSOR, State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances on file. Facility person #2 -DOH 6/2022 did not have an NSOR and FBI Clearance on file.

On date of inspection, the hot water temperature from the sinks used by the children exceeded 110 degrees.

On date of inspection, the second-floor classroom contained electrical outlets for multiple uses, the wires/cords were intertwined, and was not secured against the wall and outlets were covered with painter's tape. Conditions created a potential hazard.

ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, 4 OF 5 STAFF PROVIDING DIRECT CARE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE CLEARANCES AND/ OR THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE-REQUEST PAPERWORK ON FILE FOR REVIEW.

ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE ATTACHED FIRST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. UPON ARRIVAL, CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED BEING DROPPED OFF AND ENTER THE 1ST FLOOR AND MOMENTARILY RETURNED OUTSIDE WITH A STAFF WHO DIRECTED THEM (3) TO ENTER THE NEIGHBORING DOOR TO ACCESS THE UPPER SECOND FLOOR, AS SHE IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO GO BACK INSIDE OF THE 1ST FL. ENTRANCE DOOR. AS A RESULT, STAFF ON 1ST AND SECON FLOORS WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE NUMBERS OF THE STUDENTS IN THEIR COMBINED GROUPS AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILTY FOR SPECIFIC CHILDREN AND THERE WHERABOUTS AT THE TIME AND DATE OF THIS INSPECTION.

ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, 4 OUT OF 5 TOTAL STAFF PROVIDING DIRECT CARE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE CLEARANCES OR THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK ON FILE FOR REVIEW.

ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT FACILITY'S BUILDING CAPACITY AND THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED: THE IMMEDIATE ENTRANCE CEILING LIGHT HAD A NON-WORKING BULB AND NO LIGHT COVER. A WALL MOLDING STRIP CONTAINED NAILS (IMMEDIATELY ADDRESSED W/STAFF #5). A BATHROOM TOILET WAS IN DISREPAIR (OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON DOOR), OLD TELEVISIONS, WALL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT TOOL/SUPPLIES, DAMAGED CHAIRS/ FURNISHINGS AND A HUGE ACCESSIBLE MIRROR LEANING AGAINST THE WALL THAT WAS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.

ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, A BATHROOM TOILET ON THE SECOND FLOOR WAS IN DISREPAIR (OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON DOOR).

ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE BUILDING. UPON ARRIVAL, THE SPACE WAS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED WITH 11 CHILDREN PRESENT AND WAS NOT APPROVED FOR USE.

ON 7/28/22 THE FIRE DETECTION DRILL/ LOG WAS NOT CURRENT AND THE REQUIRED INFORMATION WAS NOT DOCUMENTED.

ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE ATTACHED FIRST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. UPON ENTRANCE TO ASSESS AND MEASURE THE 2ND FLOOR SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON #5, THE SPACE WAS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED WITH 11 CHILDREN PRESENT AND WAS NOT APPROVED BY OCDEL FOR USE. IN ADDITION, WHILE CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION (2ND FL.) THERE WERE NO FIRE DETECTION DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN ANY AREA (INCLUDING ENTRANCE, KITCHEN AREA, HALLWAYS AND STAIRWELL).

ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE ATTACHED FIRST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. UPON ENTRANCE TO ASSESS AND MEASURE THE 2ND FLOOR SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON #5, THE SPACE WAS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED WITH 11 CHILDREN PRESENT AND WAS NOT APPROVED BY OCDEL FOR USE. IN ADDITION, WHILE CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION (2ND FL.) THERE WERE NO FIRE DETECTION DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN ANY AREA (INCLUDING ENTRANCE, KITCHEN AREA, HALLWAYS AND STAIRWELL).

ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DESIGNATED STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE IN THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE (i.e. supervision, files, schedules).

Staff persons #1 and #3 did not have the following updated clearances on file: Staff #1- State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and FBI Clearances. Staff #3- State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and FBI Clearances.

Upon review of the on-site inspection the walls had damaged paint, plaster and wall paper. Ceiling tiles were in disrepair, the outdoor play area contained trash and debris.

On 4/15/22 One of the two bathrooms toilet was in disrepair and was not working.

At time of renewal inspection, all staff (staff #1, #2, #3) did not have the required 12-hours of annual professional development.